A Group Manager at Science Systems and Applications Inc. (SSAI) providing support to Code 618 Biospheric Sciences Laboratory at NASA/GSFC. Hassan Oudrari worked in the field of remote sensing data calibration and image processing for the last 30 years, and supported multiple space missions such as NOAA-AVHRR, Landsat, EOS, and JPSS. His research includes sensor calibration and characterization as well as use of radiative transfer models for atmospheric correction. Dr. Oudrari was the Government lead for Suomi-NPP instruments calibration and validation plan, the NASA representative supporting the S-NPP VIIRS instrument pre-launch testing and characterization, and post-launch intensive calibration and validation. He is currently coordinating NASA support to JPSS VIIRS development and performance verification, working closely with JPSS project management and sensor contractor to ensure NASA science objectives are met and report on the sensor status and performance issues. Dr. Oudrari received his Ph.D. in physics of remote sensing from Denis Diderot University (Paris, France) in 2004, and a M.Sc. in project management in 2014 from George Washington University.
Hassan Oudrari
(CHIEF ENGINEER)
| Email: | hassan.oudrari-1@nasa.gov |
| Org Code: | 618 |
| Address: |
NASA/GSFC Mail Code 618 Greenbelt, MD 20771 |
| Employer: | SCIENCE SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS INC |
Brief Bio
Research Interests
Satellite Systems - Space-based Instruments Calibration and Validation
Earth Science: Remote SensingDr. Oudrari's research interests are centered on space instruments development, systems engineering and project management. Dr. Oudrari has led and delivered successful space systems verification and validation, had coordinated a large team of experts to calibrate and characterize multiple space based instruments, such as Landsat, AVHRR, MODIS and VIIRS. Dr. Oudrari has a wide experience working for large scale NASA and NOAA projects and programs, multi-organizational and multi-national initiatives, interacting closely with vendors, subcontractors and multiple government agencies, and development and delivery of professional services offerings.
Dr. Oudrari combines strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills with experience in team building and high performance teams. Highly skilled in motivating and mentoring staff to achieve objectives. Excellent organizational experience guiding strategy development, and implementing process improvements. He has a strong communication abilities exhibited through presentations at major program reviews and milestone meetings.
Positions/Employment
Instrumentation Group Manager
SSAI - Lanham, MD
November 2018 - Present
Supporting the Science Exploration Directorate - Hydrospheric and Biospheric Sciences Contract (~$220M) contract at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. I oversee the technical and financial performance of task orders related to space sensors calibration and validation (e.g. EOS MODIS, JPSS VIIRS and ATMS) and scientific applications. I also participate in various corporate activities such as the process improvement and proposal development.
Chief Engineer
Science Systems and Applications Inc. - Lanham, MD
December 2014 - October 2018
Coordinating a high performance team of scientists to calibrate and characterize a series of space-based Earth Observation sensors on-board the NASA/NOAA Suomi-NPP and JPSS programs.
My responsibilities include the coordination of large team of scientists and experts to provide an independent performance verification and validation of one of the key instruments on S-NPP and JPSS spacecrafts, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS). I'm the NASA representative leading the planning, and assigning roles and responsibilities, as well as conducting continuous interactions with the sensor and spacecraft contractors and other government teams. I'm also supporting all major reviews and milestone, and reporting on the sensor development status to the project and program management.
Chief Engineer
Sigma Space Corporation - Lanham, MD
August 2009 - November 2014
Satellite Systems Engineering - Sensor Calibration and Characterization
Coordinating a high performance team of scientists to calibrate and characterize a series of space-based Earth Observation sensors on-board the NASA/NOAA Suomi-NPP and JPSS programs.
My responsibilities include the coordination of large team of scientists and experts to provide an independent performance verification and validation of one of the key instruments on S-NPP and JPSS spacecrafts, the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS). I'm the NASA representative leading the planning, and assigning roles and responsibilities, as well as conducting continuous interactions with the sensor and spacecraft contractors and other government teams. I'm also supporting all major reviews and milestone, and reporting on the sensor development status to the project and program management.
Education
Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM), 3.93
2010 – 2013
Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)
Ph.D, Physics of Space Remote Sensing, Highest Distinction
2001 – 2004
Awards
NASA/NOAA Award for JPSS-1 Mission Launch And Activation
Feb 2019
This award is given for outstanding contributions to the successful launch and instrument activation of JPSS-1 satellite.
NASA Group Award for JPSS-1 VIIRS Integration and Testing
Aug 2018
NASA Group Achievement Award for “Outstanding perseverance and dedication to overcome multiple challenges throughout the JPSS-1 integration, test, and launch campaign.” JPSS-1 mission has been re-named NOAA-20, and is currently providing high quality environmental data products since March 2018, in support of the global weather monitoring, climate change tracking, and a large number of research studies and applications
SSAI Performane Award
SSAI, March 2018
SSAI is proud to award you with this certificate in recognition of your leadership of the JPSS-1 VIIRS support team that went above and beyond expectation to provide nearly real-time science and data analysis support.
Paper selected for SpotLight by Optical Society Association (OSA): The paper "Monochormatic measurements of JPSS-1 VIIRS polarization sensitivity", published in January 2017, has been chosen for inclusion in Spotlight on Optics:
https://www.osapublishing.org/spotlight/summary.cfm?id=349938
Performance Award: NASA HOBI award is presented to Dr. Hassan Oudrari in recognition and sincere appreciation of outstanding technical support to the S-NPP and JPSS VIIRS instrument radiometric calibration and characterization. September 4th, 2016.
Publication Award: NASA HOBI award for Best Publication, "SNPP VIIRS on-orbit calibration methodologies and performance”, TGRS, August 2015.
Certificate of Recognition
NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS)
September 2012
Presented in appreciation of the hard work and dedication which contributed to the successful launch and commission of Suomi National Polar-Orbiting Partnership Satellite System.
Group Achievement Award
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
July 2012
For extraordinary dedication, skill, teamwork, and perseverance in developing and delivering the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (NPP) Mission for the Nation.
SSAI Performane Award
SSAI, June 2008
SSAI is proud to award you this certificate for extreme dedication and successful contributions to addressing science impact, engineering, and programmatic issues for S-NPP VIIRS leading to commendation by customer.
SSAI Performance Award
SSAI
August 2007
Science Systems and Applications, Inc. is proud to me with certificate in recognition of contrbutions to the discovery and characterization of VIIRS optical crosstalk issue, to quantification of its impact on science data records, and to improvements in the design and test plans for the VIIRS flight units.
Exceptional Contrbiutions Award
IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society Chapter
July 1999
Doctrate with Highest Discinction
University of Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris VI)
June 1994
Doctorate Assistanship Award
French Ministry of Cooperation
September 1991
Publications
Refereed
2016. "Monochromatic measurements of the JPSS-1 VIIRS polarization sensitivity." Applied Optics 55 (27): 7444 [10.1364/ao.55.007444] [Journal Article/Letter]
2016. "JPSS-1 VIIRS Pre-Launch Response Versus Scan Angle Testing and Performance." Remote Sensing 8 (2): 141 [10.3390/rs8020141] [Journal Article/Letter]
2016. "Assessment of S-NPP VIIRS On-Orbit Radiometric Calibration and Performance." Remote Sensing 8 (2): 84 [10.3390/rs8020084] [Journal Article/Letter]
2016. "Pre-Launch Radiometric Characterization of JPSS-1 VIIRS Thermal Emissive Bands." Remote Sensing 8 (1): 47 [10.3390/rs8010047] [Journal Article/Letter]
2016. "JPSS-1 VIIRS Radiometric Characterization and Calibration Based on Pre-Launch Testing." Remote Sensing 8 (1): 41 [10.3390/rs8010041] [Journal Article/Letter]
2015. "On-Orbit Characterization of S-NPP VIIRS Transmission Functions." IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 53 (5): 2354-2365 [10.1109/tgrs.2014.2358935] [Journal Article/Letter]
2015. "Pre-launch Radiometric Characterization and Calibration of the S-NPP VIIRS Sensor." IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 53 2195-2210 [10.1109/TGRS.2014.2357678] [Journal Article/Letter]
2015. "A New Method for Suomi-NPP VIIRS Day–Night Band On-Orbit Radiometric Calibration." IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing 53 (1): 324-334 [10.1109/tgrs.2014.2321835] [Journal Article/Letter]
2014. "VIIRS on-orbit calibration methodology and performance." J. Geophys. Res. Atmos. 119 (9): 5065-5078 [10.1002/2013JD020423] [Journal Article/Letter]
2013. "VIIRS early on-orbit calibration activities and performance." Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) IEEE International [Full Text] [Journal Article/Letter]
Non-Refereed
2012. "Preliminary Assessment of Suomi-NPP VIIRS On-orbit Radiometric Performance." [Proceedings]
2007. "Sensitivity Study for Sensor Optical and Electric Crosstalk Based on Spectral Measurements: An Approach to Developmental Sensors Using Sensors Such As MODIS." Proc IGARSS 2856-2859 [Other]