Transition Details:

GOES West (ALREADY OCCURRED)
GOES 15 replaced GOES 11 (West) in December 2011 and is broadcasting the EMWIN-N data stream.

GOES East (ALREADY OCCURRED)
The GOES East transition occurred on April 26, 2010. GOES 13 replaced GOES 12 (formerly GOES East)  and is currently operating as GOES East.  It is transmitting the EMWIN-N broadcast.  

GOES 12
GOES 12 is nearing end of life and is expected to be removed from service in the fall of 2013. NESDIS has not yet released an exact date.  It is operating at 60 degrees West and is broadcasting the EMWIN-I 9.6 kbps signal.   For any remaining GOES 12 EMWIN-I users  it is strongly recommended that they transition as soon as possible. 

All EMWIN GOES 12 users should obtain EMWIN-N capable systems to continue to receive the satellite broadcasts. Legacy EMWIN Equipment must be upgraded. Please see the vendor page on the EMWIN website.

What GOES 12 Users need to do

GOES 12 users with EMWIN-N capable systems should re-point their satellite dish to GOES East or West and then configure to receive the EMWIN-N broadcast.

Users that have not upgraded their legacy EMWIN systems still have options.  On or before the GOES 12 end of life (exact date not available), GOES 12 legacy users can continue to receive EMWIN with an internet connection through the EMWIN ByteBlaster Network.

 

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• Go to the Latest News Page
• Go to the EMWIN-N Prototype Page
• Go to the EMWIN-N testing - for information on satellite tests