EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) delivered a second Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instrument to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Joint Polar Satellite System mission.
Raytheon's VIIRS sensor improves forecasters' ability to predict severe weather with greater precision.
The second VIIRS unit will fly aboard the JPSS-1 spacecraft, ensuring continuity of critical weather information currently being provided by its predecessor, the joint NOAA/NASA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership satellite launched in 2011.
Comprehensive testing at Raytheon's Space Systems facility in El Segundo, Calif. preceded its on-schedule delivery to Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. in Boulder, Colo., for spacecraft integration. Testing confirmed that the VIIRS sensor will withstand launch conditions and operate as expected. Integration will begin immediately to support the scheduled launch of JPSS-1 in early 2017.
VIIRS is widely known for producing unprecedented, detailed images of Earth including NASA's 2012 Blue Marble visual image and for breaking new ground in the observation of evolving storm patterns at night. It also improves forecasters' ability to predict severe weather with greater precision and is important for forecasting in Arctic areas, which do not receive geostationary coverage. VIIRS data is used for a wide range of applications such as monitoring harmful algal blooms, sea surface temperature and vegetation stress as a predictor of drought.
"VIIRS is state-of-the-art space-based environmental monitoring technology," said Roger Cole, Raytheon VIIRS program director. "Its design has been validated by extensive testing. VIIRS is destined to play a pivotal role in NOAA's evolving weather mission for years to come."
EDITOR'S NOTE: NOAA is responsible for managing and operating the JPSS program, while NASA is responsible for developing and building the JPSS instruments, spacecraft, launch services and ground system.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2014 sales of $23 billion and 61,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 93 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as cyber security and a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter at @Raytheon.
Raytheon Company
Space and Airborne Systems
McKinney, Texas
MY OPINION IS JUST MY OPINION. JMO HAPPY TRADING
Recent RTX News
- RTX's new generation of commercial satellite imagers launches with Maxar's WorldView Legion • PR Newswire (US) • 05/03/2024 02:33:00 PM
- RTX Board of Directors Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend • PR Newswire (US) • 05/02/2024 08:15:00 PM
- RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada and Angola's TAAG Airlines sign Fleet Management™ Program agreement for PW150A engines • PR Newswire (US) • 05/01/2024 01:00:00 PM
- RTX's Raytheon awards contract to Spain's Sener for missile production support • PR Newswire (US) • 04/29/2024 02:00:00 PM
- RTX recognized for industry leading innovation in patented technology • PR Newswire (US) • 04/25/2024 01:00:00 PM
- RTX awarded $344 million contract to modernize electronics unit for missile development program • PR Newswire (US) • 04/25/2024 12:00:00 PM
- RTX breaks ground on $115 million expansion of Alabama missile integration facility • PR Newswire (US) • 04/23/2024 08:57:00 PM
- U.S. Index Futures Rise in Pre-Market, Oil Prices Dip Slightly • IH Market News • 04/23/2024 11:26:41 AM
- RTX Reports Q1 2024 Results • PR Newswire (US) • 04/23/2024 10:55:00 AM
- RTX signs its largest renewable electricity deal to date • PR Newswire (US) • 04/18/2024 11:00:00 AM
- RTX's Pratt & Whitney announces GTF MRO capacity expansion at West Palm Beach facility • PR Newswire (US) • 04/10/2024 02:30:00 PM
- RTX provides Blue Canyon satellite to help solve a crucial climate challenge • PR Newswire (US) • 04/10/2024 02:00:00 PM
- RTX's Pratt & Whitney announces North American Technology Accelerator • PR Newswire (US) • 04/09/2024 02:00:00 PM
- RTX's Raytheon completes critical milestone for VIIRS program • PR Newswire (US) • 04/08/2024 02:00:00 PM
- RTX to release first quarter results on April 23, 2024 • PR Newswire (US) • 04/02/2024 12:00:00 PM
- Collins Aerospace and Luminace Partner with Common Energy to Support Community Solar Projects Across Portland • Business Wire • 04/01/2024 03:51:00 PM
- RTX's SM-6 intercepts ballistic missile target at sea • PR Newswire (US) • 03/29/2024 07:06:00 PM
- RTX's Pratt & Whitney receives full funding for F135 Engine Core Upgrade in FY 2024 Defense Appropriations bill • PR Newswire (US) • 03/23/2024 08:39:00 PM
- RTX's Raytheon Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor detects and engages complex target • PR Newswire (US) • 03/21/2024 03:00:00 PM
- RTX's Raytheon awarded $1.2 billion contract to provide Patriot air and missile defense systems to Germany • PR Newswire (US) • 03/21/2024 02:00:00 PM
- RTX's Pratt & Whitney collaborates with FAA to study non-CO2 emissions under FAA ASCENT program • PR Newswire (US) • 03/21/2024 12:00:00 PM
- RTX's Collins Aerospace introduces Venue™ smart monitor • PR Newswire (US) • 03/19/2024 02:00:00 PM
- IAE AG successfully tests V2500 engine on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel • PR Newswire (US) • 03/18/2024 06:00:00 AM
- RTX's Collins Aerospace delivers first aircraft seats from Philippines facility • PR Newswire (US) • 03/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Form ARS - Annual Report to Security Holders • Edgar (US Regulatory) • 03/11/2024 08:36:39 PM
NanoViricides Reports that the Phase I NV-387 Clinical Trial is Completed Successfully and Data Lock is Expected Soon • NNVC • May 2, 2024 10:07 AM
ILUS Files Form 10-K and Provides Shareholder Update • ILUS • May 2, 2024 8:52 AM
Avant Technologies Names New CEO Following Acquisition of Healthcare Technology and Data Integration Firm • AVAI • May 2, 2024 8:00 AM
Bantec Engaged in a Letter of Intent to Acquire a Small New Jersey Based Manufacturing Company • BANT • May 1, 2024 10:00 AM
Cannabix Technologies to Deliver Breath Logix Alcohol Screening Device to Australia • BLO • Apr 30, 2024 8:53 AM
Hydromer, Inc. Reports Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results for First Quarter 2024 • HYDI • Apr 29, 2024 9:10 AM