E. Unless an exception is specified elsewhere in this memo- 

 randum, data collected for users shall be made available from 

 NESS to other interested parties as appropriate. 



F. Data Collection Platforms which the users plans to 

 implement as part of the GOES Data Collection System are subject 

 to certification by the operator before deployment. 



G. In consultation with the user, the operator will establish 

 the collection times and data lengths for the user's Data Collec- 

 tion Platforms and the schedules and methods for data dissemina- 

 tion. 



H. All transmissions from the Data Collection Platforms to 

 the GOES spacecraft will be coordinated with the operator prior 

 to such transmissions. 



III. Undertaking by the user. 



The user shall : 



A. Provide the operator a list of the user's Data Collection 

 Platforms showing the type (self-timed, interrogate) ; where each 

 is to be located; and which platforms are equipped with emergency 

 alarm provisions. 



B. Provide the operator notification prior to Data Collec- 

 tion Platform relocation. 



C. Provide the operator with the data type and message load 

 planned for each Data Collection Platform. 



D. Provide the personnel, funds, and equipment necessary to 

 carry out the portion of the program at the Data Collection Plat- 

 form location. 



E. Operate and maintain the Data Collection platforms in 

 conformance with equipment performance standards as specified by 

 the operator in: National Environmental Satellite Service Speci- 

 fication for Data Collection Platform Radio Set (DCPRS) . Speci- 

 fication No. 200.004, January 27, 1975. 



F. Provide the personnel, funds and equipment necessary to 

 operate and maintain facilities for receipt of collected data. 

 These responsibilities include the cost of the communication 

 interface at the NESS facility and the means to forward the data 

 to the terminal point designated by the user. The communication 

 interface is specified by the operator in: NESS GOES DCS User 

 Terminal Specifications, 1 January 1975. 



G. Provide periodic reports, upon request from the operator, 

 on the present application of the user's DCS data. 



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