Greenbelt, MD – August 2024
GAMA-1 Technologies is proud to announce that members of our Cross Track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) Sensor Data Record (SDR) team were recognized with the prestigious Unseen Hero Award at the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Program All Hands Meeting held on June 13th, 2024. This award, one of the esteemed internal recognitions approved by the LEO Awards Board, highlights the exceptional contributions of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support of the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Program.
Award Recipients
The honored team members include:
- Dr. Likun Wang
- Tracey Dorian (GAMA-1)
- Brandon Laufer (GAMA-1)
- Shuang Qiu
- Krishna Tewari
- Omari Wright
- AK Sharma
- Priyanka Roy (GAMA-1)
- Qiang Zhao (GAMA-1)
GAMA-1 Staff Contributions
Four of these outstanding individuals are part of the GAMA-1 team: Tracey Dorian, Brandon Laufer, Priyanka Roy, and Qiang Zhao. Their hard work and dedication played a critical role in the success of the CrIS SDR team, making significant impacts on the LEO Program.
Accomplishments
Tracey Dorian acted as the Lifecycle QA, meticulously scheduling kick-off meetings and Agile demos throughout the project lifecycle. Her proactive communication with Dr. Likun Wang (science team lead) and AK Sharma (OSPO PAL) ensured that VRC requirements, inputs, outputs, verification needs, and the integration of quality information and Product Monitoring variables were seamlessly addressed.
Brandon Laufer excelled in ensuring clear and accurate communication of Production Rules, making them easy for the NESDIS Common Cloud Framework (NCCF) to understand. He also took on the demanding task of running verification runs and comparing GMTCO and GMODO runs for NCCF and Dr. Likun Wang, an effort that required significant time and dedication.
Priyanka Roy was instrumental in ensuring the Reformatting Toolkit’s ability to ingest VRC intermediate files, thereby enhancing the NUCAPS CrIS C2211 and C0431 BUFR products. Her rigorous testing before and after the VRC enhancement to the CrIS BUFR encoder for both sample cases was crucial in verifying different input file combinations with or without VRC data.
Qiang Zhao played a pivotal role in conducting a series of tests before and after the VRC enhancement, ensuring the integrity and reliability of the CrIS BUFR encoder. His diligent work in verifying different input file combinations has been essential to the project’s success.
“I am immensely proud of the CrIS SDR team’s achievements and their unwavering commitment to excellence. Their recognition with the Unseen Hero Award is a testament to their dedication, expertise, and hard work. Congratulations to all the awardees, and a special shout-out to our GAMA-1 staff for their outstanding contributions” commented Gus Gamarra, GAMA-1 Technologies President.
Thank you for your continued efforts in advancing the mission and goals of NOAA NESDIS LEO.
The Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites from NOAA, NASA and international partners contribute to more than a half-century of unbroken climate data records. LEO satellites are the backbone of global long-range weather forecasting models, supplying more than 80 percent of the numerical weather prediction model data used for 3 to 7 day forecasts. Read more; https://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/about/our-offices/office-of-low-earth-orbit-observations
About GAMA-1 Technologies, LLC
GAMA-1 Technologies is committed to leveraging science and data to create impactful solutions for humanity. Our stellar reputation in the federal sector is underscored by consistently receiving “Outstanding” and “Exceeds Expectations” ratings on Federal Contact Customer Services Reports (CPARS) and annual customer surveys. As a certified Small Disadvantaged Business, we specialize in secure, high-performance enterprise technologies that support future scientific endeavors. Our core principles—reputability, reliability, and results—guide our mission to manage public scientific data and environmental intelligence effectively.
Our certifications and partnerships underscore our commitment to excellence. GAMA-1 is an ISO 9001, ISO 20000, and ISO 27001 certified organization, adhering to CMMI and ITIL best practices. As an AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with the Migration Competency and Public Sector Partner Designation, a Scaled Agile Silver Partner, and a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, we combine technical expertise with mission-driven objectives to deliver meaningful solutions. Our goal is to be the trusted partner in digital transformation, earth observations, and applied science technology, leveraging our experience to enable data-driven benefits for humanity.
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