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NOAA KLM User's Guide

Section 8.3.1.3.2
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8.3.1.3.2 Header Records

The Data Set Header Record contains quality, navigation, calibration, and conversion coefficient information which applies to the LAC/HRPT data records which follow. This section describes the header records for both NOAA KLM (version 2) and NOAA-N (version 3) satellites. Version 2 formats (v2) were used on all NOAA KLM data until April 28, 2005. After this date, the version 3 format (v3), also known as the NOAA-N format, will be implemented for all operational POES spacecraft.

  • Section 8.3.1.3.2.1 NOAA KLM Header Records (version 2, pre-April 28, 2005)

  • Section 8.3.1.3.2.2 NOAA-N Header Records (version 3, post-April 28, 2005, all spacecraft)

    • Amended March 29, 2004

    Amended January 4, 2005

    Amended April 12, 2005

    Amended May 4, 2005

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