The purpose of this workshop is to highlight research and application development within NESDIS and its Cooperative Institutes and Centers related to utilization of the next generation NOAA polar orbiting and geostationary satellite systems. Sessions include GOES-R, NPOESS and a general poster session. Applications to the atmosphere, ocean, climate and environmental monitoring are all considered. Oral presentations and posters from students are encouraged. Overviews on the status of the GOES-R and NPOESS programs will be given by invited speakers.