David Stone and Kelvin Fedrick, software system to process satellite data

David Stone and Kelvin Fedrick developed a highly complex ingest, processing and analysis software system for a new series of GOES satellite and space weather instrument data. David and Kelvin were presented the complicated problem of developing software that could process new data in a new format from a new satellite that were coming in at a higher data rate through a new ground system. In the face of aggressive schedules and constant resource and integration challenges they successfully delivered an "operational" ready system for post-launch test. Their creativity, perseverance, and dedication resulted in successfully capturing the data so that scientists could analyze instrument performance during the 6-month post-launch test period. During the post-launch period they continued to work hand-in-hand with the scientists to modify processing algorithms in real time, and their software helped scientists identify and correct anomalies found in the new instruments. Their efforts are considered vital to the Space Environment Center mission of providing data to customers ranging from the U.S. Air Force and NASA to commercial airlines and power companies.