Algorithm maturity progression. Chart will be updated with dates and colors as the mission proceeds.
| Data Products | Product Level | Beta | Provisional | Validated Stage 1 | Validated Stage 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timestamped & Geolocated | L0b | 5 orbits | 2 weeks | 1 month | 3 months |
| Antenna Temperature | L1a | 5 orbits | 2 weeks | 1 month | 3 months |
| Brightness Temperature | L1b | 5 orbits | 2 weeks | 1 month | 3 months |
| Unified Resolution | L2a | 5 orbits | 1 month | 2 months | 4 months |
| Atmos. Vert. Temp. & Moisture Prof. | L2b | 5 orbits | 1 month | 3 months | 5 months |
| Instant. Surface Rain Rate | L2b | 1 week | 2 months | 6 months | 12 months |
| TCIE TC Intensity (MSLP & MSWS) | L2b | 3 months (~12 TC) | 6 months (full 2021 NATL season) | 18 months (after 2022 NATL season) | 30 months (after 2023 NATL season) |
| HISA TC Intensity (MSLP & MSWS) | L2b | 3 months (~12 TC) | 6 months (full 2021 NATL season) | 18 months (after 2022 NATL season) | 30 months (after 2023 NATL season) |