Subject: product-change Detail: In preparation for the update of the GRAS processing software to version v4.3.1, planned for 10/05/2016, level 1b trial data in the upcoming new product formats are made available via ftp. In addition, test data for GRAS wave optics products to be introduced into operations later this year in version v4.4 are also made available. For details, please see the provided URL below. [Rev 2]: The update of the GRAS processing software has been rescheduled to 24/05/2016 and the version number will be 4.3.2. The ROM SAF is planning an upgrade of their NRT processing system on the same day, 24/05/2016, based on the new GRAS processing software. The quality of the ROM SAF Level 2 products and the format of the ROM SAF netCDF and BUFR files will not change. [Rev 3]: The update of the GRAS processing software has been rescheduled to 08/06/2016. [Rev 4]: The rollout of the updated GRAS processing SW has been postponed until further notice, due to the discovery of unexpected regional biases which are under investigation. Url: http://www.eumetsat.int/website/home/News/DAT_3019929.html Status: postponed Issue Time: 2016-03-23 15:32:07.0 Services: GRAS Level 1 - Metop-A GRAS Level 1 - Metop-B ROM SAF - Products Type: Planned Maintenance Ann Nr: 1922 Rev: 1 Start Time: 2016-06-13 14:18:00.0 End Time: 2016-06-13 14:25:00.0 Satellites: Metop-A Subsystem: ASCAT