MODAPS PCR RR 11-001

PCR Number RR 11-001
Date 2011-10-12
Initiator Jeff Schmaltz
Abstract To successfully run the updated PGE100 5.0.8/PGE102 5.0.12, which improved the projection coverage of high latitude tiles, on nrt1.
Problem Statement PGE100 and PGE102 need to be updated to improved the projection coverage of high latitude tiles.
Description of Change PGE100 5.0.8/PGE102 5.0.12 contain new code that (1) handles a rare bug where stray pixels are produced by the projection, (2) detects empty tiles and stops the production and distribution of them, and (3) improvements to the handling of high latitude tiles. These changes have been tested for several months on nrt2 and need to be updated on nrt1.
Products Affected  
Software Affected PGE100 5.0.8/PGE102 5.0.12
Processing String to Receive the Change  
Downstream Product Effects None.
Data Granules to be Used for Science Testing These versions of the PGEs have been running on NRT2 for several month. 2010-059
Justification Completeness of high latitude granules is improved.
Effective Date for Implementation of Change As soon as possible.
Status Jeff Schmaltz approved on 10/12/2011.