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Over the past week, Hurricane Ida has caused intense flooding and destruction from the Gulf of Mexico to New England , and is blamed for several fatalities. Ida struck Louisiana near Port Fourchon on August 29 as a powerful Category 4 storm, with maximum sustained winds of miles per hour.
In just three days, Ida rapidly progressed from a tropical wave to a hurricane. Ida moved inland and brought heavy rainfall and widespread flooding from the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys into the Central and Southern Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, bringing record rainfall and deadly flooding to the New York region. NOAA satellites monitored the progression of the storm as it developed and intensified.
As we approach the peak of Atlantic hurricane season, activity in the tropics is ramping up. Tropical Storm Fred formed on Aug. Tropical Storm Grace developed on Aug. Meanwhile, hurricane Linda churns in the eastern Pacific. As hurricane season heats up, NOAA satellites provide critical data for forecasting and tracking the location, movement and intensity of the storms. As wildfires continue to rage in North America, and the Dixie Fire became the second largest in California history, fire activity has also spiked across the globe.
Thick smoke from the hundreds of wildfires burning in Siberia has reached parts of Mongolia, western Greenland, and, for the first time in recorded history — the North Pole. Hundreds of fires are also raging in Greece, Italy, Algeria and Turkey among one of the worst heat waves in decades. These observations aid forecasters, decision-makers, and first responders. These SUVI observations reveal how the middle corona influences the solar wind and eruptions from the sun , a finding that could improve space weather forecasting.
The study was published in Nature Astronomy on August 2, The launch was previously planned for Dec. GOES-T is finishing up testing in preparation for its shipment to the launch site this fall, while critical activities to test communications between the satellite and ground system and rehearse launch procedures continue.
GeoXO completed its first technical review and is moving forward into the concept and technology development phase of the mission.
Wildfires continue to rage in the western U. NOAA satellites are monitoring wildfire conditions as well as fire-generated storms.
Intense heating by wildfires can generate a smoke-infused thunderstorm or pyrocumulonimbus cloud. These clouds can produce lightning and generate strong winds, making it more difficult to contain the spread of fire. In rare instances, they can even spawn a tornado. The Bootleg Fire in Oregon produced a tornado on July 18, When wildfires spawn severe weather, dangerous conditions become even worse.
NOAA satellites are our eyes in the sky, detecting and monitoring wildfires as well as storms created by the most intense fires. Lightning is a major hazard.
Lightning can strike at any time, but it is most common in the summer months. Now, GLM can not only detect current lightning activity, but its data can also help predict the occurrence of lightning in the future. The new tool can accurately predict lightning up to 60 minutes before the first observation of lightning flashes.
Sunglint from solar panels is often observed in satellite imagery. Detailed data about clouds from NOAA satellites can aid solar energy forecasts. Clouds affect the output of solar power generation systems. This provides valuable information about the variations that can occur in power production over the next few minutes to hours. As demand for solar energy grows, the need for timely, detailed information about solar radiation and cloud cover is essential.
Wildfire activity amid extreme heat and drought has resulted in smoke blanketing much of the United States and Canada. NOAA satellites are monitoring the fires and their smoke output as well as the effects of the smoke on air quality, visibility, and weather. The satellite data are critical for forecasters, decision-makers, and first responders. The western U. The extreme heat, coupled with a severe drought this spring and summer in the region, has combined to significantly raise the risk of wildfire from both human and natural hazards, such as lightning.
As the drought and heat wave stretches on, vegetation in these areas dries out, creating ample fuel for potential wildfires. But how dry is it? Learn how NOAA satellites help monitor fires and fire weather conditions that can lead to increased likelihood of them occurring. Claudette slammed into the Gulf and southeastern coasts of the U. The storm was officially named on June 19 after it organized and strengthened near the town of Houma in southeastern Louisiana.
It is the fifth-earliest third-named storm to form in the Atlantic basin since Fire weather is heating up across the western United States , exacerbated by an intense heatwave and ongoing severe drought.
NOAA satellites are monitoring numerous wildfires and keeping watch on areas primed for ignition. As of June 17, , 33 large fires are currently active, burning more than , acres in 10 states. NOAA satellites zoomed in on several of the major fires burning in the western U. These collections of shallow clouds, organized in a distinctive radial pattern, often appear as leaf-like or reminiscent of wagon wheel spokes.
They are commonly observed over open water in the Pacific Ocean, in areas where stratocumulus clouds form. These cloud formations are usually so large that they cannot be seen from below. The hurricane season is officially underway. June 1 marked the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season; the eastern Pacific season began on May NOAA satellites provide vital information for forecasting hurricanes and monitoring the location, movement and intensity of storms.
As hurricane season gets underway, NOAA satellites are vigilantly watching over the Atlantic and eastern Pacific hurricane basins. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in For , a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms winds of 39 mph or higher , of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes winds of 74 mph or higher , including 3 to 5 major hurricanes category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of mph or higher is expected.
The Atlantic hurricane season extends from June 1 through November Severe storms struck Louisiana and Texas on May 17, , producing heavy rain, extensive flooding, damaging winds, large hail, and several tornadoes. Hail the size of baseballs was reported near Girard, Texas, and wind gusts of more than 70 mph downed trees and damaged buildings. Torrential rain fell over parts of eastern Texas and Louisiana, producing widespread flooding.
At least four people died amid floodwaters after more than a foot of rain fell in Lake Charles and 10 inches in Baton Rouge. The ability to monitor clouds and atmospheric conditions in near-real time helps forecasters track rapidly changing weather conditions and give advance warning of severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding. These cloud formations often occur over the ocean when islands disrupt the flow of the wind.
This disruption creates spiral patterns in the clouds. The pattern of the cloud swirls depends on the wind intensity. Severe storms struck Texas on May 3, They formed along a dry line, where moist air from the Gulf of Mexico met dry air from the Desert Southwest. The storms generated strong straight-line winds, hail, and tornadoes. When severe weather strikes, GOES keep a watchful eye to help identify intensifying storms and track rapidly changing weather conditions.
On March 3, , engineers completed a successful test deployment of the GOES-T solar array as part of a series of tests to prepare the satellite for a planned December launch. This critical test verified that the satellite's large, five-panel solar array — which is folded up when the satellite is launched — will properly deploy when GOES-T reaches geostationary orbit. During this test, engineers unfurled the five panels on rails that simulated the zero-gravity environment of space.
Once in orbit, the deployed solar panels will form a single solar array wing to power the satellite using energy from the sun. Every day, NOAA satellites provide critical information that keeps us informed and helps us stay safe.
From our satellites, we see cloud patterns, severe weather, lightning, hurricanes, ice and snow cover, phytoplankton blooms, fires, dust storms, and more. The volcano continued to erupt over the next several days, with multiple violent explosions. NOAA satellites captured stunning imagery of the eruptions and provided critical monitoring of the resulting volcanic emissions and ash clouds.
We awarded two Phase A Study contracts for the imager and are planning for the Mission Concept Review in June, which will affirm the need for the mission. Our program continues to do a remarkable job of advancing the mission. Waves form in the atmosphere when air is disturbed, like a stone dropped into a calm pond.
The gravity waves seen over Pennsylvania were caused by air being forced upward by hills into a layer of stable air. Gravity causes the air to fall back down, and it begins to oscillate, creating a ripple effect. Waves cause the ocean to move all day long. And tides cause the ocean to rise and fall twice each day. But what exactly causes high tides and low tides?
Each company will conduct a one-year study to develop an infrared and visible imaging instrument concept and mature necessary technology. From March , , a severe weather outbreak swept across the Southern U. The storms produced damaging winds, large hail, and dozens of tornadoes, including significant EF2 tornadoes in Mississippi and Alabama. The satellite provided important information on cloud properties, storm structure, and lightning activity within the storms. In addition, the mission operations team conducted critical activities to test communications between the satellite and ground system and rehearse launch procedures.
A late-season snowstorm dropped feet of snow in parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and South Dakota from March , Record-breaking snowfall was measured in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Denver, Colorado. They also kept watch throughout the event, monitoring the progression of the storm and resulting snow cover. Together, the satellites monitored both the hot spots and smoke plumes from the fires. Satellites allow for detecting and monitoring a range of fires, providing information about the location, duration, size, temperature, and power output of those fires that would otherwise be unavailable.
The satellites captured light snow bands embedded in the clouds. Lake-effect snow occurs when very cold air moves over the warmer waters of a lake.
GOES viewed the clouds in motion and tracked convection within them, while NOAA captured the scene in stunning detail when the satellite passed over that afternoon. North America is home to several different climate types. That means the continent is also home to a variety of extreme weather events. Meteorologists use this important information to warn us about extreme weather heading our way. The Sun may look very constant and quiet from Earth, but it's constantly spewing out a stream of particles called the solar wind.
Space weather is activity on the Sun that can affect Earth and interact with our technology. From Feb. NOAA satellites also track aerosols associated with dust storms. Aerosol data from NOAA satellites inform air quality alerts and help air traffic controllers monitor visibility for pilots. Our subject matter experts will show how to use satellite data products to analyze specific environmental scenarios such as severe convection, tropical storms, flooding, fire weather, air quality, and more.
Register for the short course here. A veteran of the U. Most recently, he has been instrumental in the development of the new GeoXO satellite system a ground-breaking mission that will advance Earth observations from geostationary orbit , advising on key issues related to disaster preparedness and management.
These circumstances inspired us to push our boundaries and try new things so that we could provide the nation with the most accurate and timely environmental observations with critical expertise.
Learn more about our accomplishments and how our satellites help protect life and property. Our guides will highlight a few cool spots around campus and answer your questions in real time. Registration is limited so sign up today! As usual, our team rose to the challenge and delivered the mission.
These images represent the whole spectrum of what Earth-observing satellites provide: life-saving weather information, essential atmospheric and environmental data, critical hurricane updates, near-real-time wildfire detection, and much more. Have fun learning about weather and satellites with a new GOES-R activity book full of puzzles, coloring pages, and other activities! This new activity sends students on a quest for weather knowledge.
Your task is to go on a scavenger hunt to learn all about weather—from snowflakes to firestorms, to hurricanes and many things in between! All of the channels on-board GOES are in listening mode, being available all the time. The assigned transmission times of the DCPs are actually time intervals slots of 1 minute duration. In addition there are another 15 DCPs which use the interrogate mode as backup to the self-timed mode and to command these DPCs to perform specific functions under specific conditions.
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Lewis, R. Grubb, M. Husler, K. Prendergast, J. Vickroy, S. Greer, T. Defoor, D. Wilkinson, R. Hooker, P. Mulligan, E. Chipman, H. Bysal, J. Douglas, R. Reynolds, J. Davis, K. Wallace, et. Pizzo, S. Hill, J. The information compiled and edited in this article was provided by Herbert J. Spacecraft All GOES spacecraft starting from GOES-I are of three-axis, body-stabilized design capable of continuously pointing the optical line of sight of the imaging and sounding radiometers to the Earth.
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