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A large pyrocumulonimbus cloud against a blue sky rises above a wildfire that is visible along the ridgeline of a forested area. “NOAA” is written in the bottom left corner of the photograph.
Harnessing the Power of JPSS Satellites in Predicting Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds
Hyperspectral soundings from low Earth orbit satellites can help predict dangerous pyrocumulonimbus clouds that form when wildfires give off heat.
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NASA Awards Contracts for NOAA Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications Study
NASA Awards Contracts for NOAA Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications Study
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Gas flares from the extraction of fossil fuels glow orange at dusk.
Unraveling the Origins of a Potent Greenhouse Gas
Modeling systems like CarbonTracker-CH4 help scientists monitor atmospheric methane, which is vital for adopting effective reduction strategies.
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Revolutionizing Weather Forecasting: How LEO Satellites Have Changed the Game
Radiance data from low Earth orbit satellites is crucial for producing accurate and timely short-range weather forecasts.
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Turning Earth Observations Into Knowledge With Satellite Data Training
Satellite data training helps data users understand how to acquire, make sense of, and apply new satellite data and data products.
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Most Important Instrument You've Never Heard Of
This little-known tool affects our daily lives and helps us understand our weather and climate.
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Improving Severe Weather Forecasts With LEO and GEO Satellite Observations
Predicting severe weather events like tornadoes is tricky, and forecasters need high resolution atmospheric data from satellites to improve forecasts.
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Pictured left to right, JPSS Program Director Tim Walsh presents a JPSS-2 jersey to Thomas Renkevens, NOAA Office of Satellite Products and Operations (OSPO), with JPSS Flight Project Manager André Dress. The jersey symbolizes the retirement of the JPSS-2 name, as NOAA renamed the satellite NOAA-21 after its November 10, 2022 launch.
NOAA-21 Satellite Handover Celebrates NASA/NOAA Operations Transition
NASA has handed operations of the NOAA-21 satellite over to NOAA's Office of Satellite and Product Operations after a successful on-orbit checkout.