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This image is a composite night-time view of the United States from space, showing various sources of light. The U.S. is outlined with the lights of cities and towns, and the vast darkness of the oceans contrasts with the illuminated areas. Red dots indicate natural gas flares, gold dots indicate artificial light, and white dots indicate boat detections.
Revealing the Night Sky: Detecting Natural Gas Flares With the Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)
Nighttime VIIRS imagery is useful in detecting and characterizing natural gas flares, aiding in environmental monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions.
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Watching the Annular Eclipse from Albuquerque to Orbit
On October 14, 2023, an annular, or ring-shaped, solar eclipse passed through Albuquerque, New Mexico during the International Balloon Fiesta.
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NOAA-21 is Now the Primary Satellite in the JPSS Fleet
NOAA-21 is now operating as the primary satellite in NOAA’s advanced Joint Polar Satellite System, the agency announced today.
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Unlocking the Secrets of the Stratosphere With the JPSS Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS)
The JPSS Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) monitors stratospheric ozone to enhance the understanding of the ozone layer and global circulation.
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A collage of valentine cards from JPSS
JPSS Valentines
JPSS' collection of whimsical earth science Valentines is great to share with someone special.
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The image shows a coastal scene where a significant accumulation of Sargassum seaweed has washed up on the shore. The seaweed forms a thick, brownish-orange layer over the sand, which contrasts with the clear blue water. In the background, there is a view of a hilly landscape with lush greenery and scattered buildings, suggesting a tropical or subtropical environment. The sky is clear with minimal cloud cover, indicating a sunny day.
Orbiting Insights: Transforming Sargassum Seaweed Detection and Monitoring From Space
Assimilating low Earth orbit observations into models improves the detection and monitoring of Sargassum, aiding in timely and effective management.
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NOAA is Using New Cloud-Based System and Business Model to Supply Data from Older Environmental Satellite Fleet
Three older polar-orbiting satellites are now operated through a new, cloud-based commercial engineering services contract called POES Extended Life.
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NOAA-21 is Operational
NOAA-21 is now fully operational in NOAA’s fleet of polar-orbiting satellites that provide critical data to improve the accuracy of 3-to-7 day weather forecasts – including extreme weather events – and monitor climate change.