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GOES Calibration Knowledge (GCK)

Guidance on G16 ABI L1B radiance quality
Guidance on G17 ABI L1B radiance quality

GSICS Harmonization Users Guide

ABI IR straylight (Restricted Zone)
Bright Target Avoidance Zone (Cookie Monster) (link to UW/CIMSS)
GOES-17 ABI Performance Overview