The use of AHI data in preparation for ABI algorithms in SAPF

As a close proxy of the GOES-R Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) instrument, the on-board 16-band Advanced Himawari Imager (AHI) brings an unprecedented opportunity to exercise the ABI algorithms developed for GOES-R in the STAR Algorithm Processing Framework (SAPF). STAR has been collaborating with JMA and NASA since AHI's post launch checkout and has been acquiring the full resolution AHI data form JMA's Cloud Service. Because AHI has almost identical channels as ABI, most of the ABI algorithms can be easily adapted to run with AHI data. This presentation describes the process to update the GOES-R ABI baseline algorithms for AHI data, including the update of SAPF system and the ABI algorithm software. The benefits and lessons learned from the AHI data exercise will also be discussed.