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Sharing the upcoming launch of INSAT-3DS, India's cutting-edge meteorological satellite! 🚀 Scheduled for lift-off on Feb 17, 2024, aboard GSLV-F14 from SDSC-SHAR, this satellite is a game-changer for weather forecasting and disaster warning. INSAT-3DS is not just a technological marvel; it's a crucial tool for enhanced meteorological observations, monitoring land and ocean surfaces, and improving our disaster preparedness. Its state-of-the-art payloads, including a 6-channel Imager, 19-channel Sounder meteorology payloads, and communication features like the Data Relay Transponder (DRT) and Satellite-aided Search and Rescue (SAS&R) transponder, highlight its versatile capabilities. Having contributed to this mission, it feels incredible to play a part in India's space endeavors. Looking forward to the successful deployment and the positive impact it will have on our understanding of Earth's dynamic systems. 🌍🛰️ #SpaceMissions #INSAT3DS #GSLVF14 #ProudContributor #Meteorology #DisasterWarning

WEATHER INSTRUMENTS: NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration purchases US$465,000 of aircraft-based weather sensors from FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has purchased US$465,000 of aircraft-based #weathersensors and related technology from Flyht Aerospace Solutions to help the US National Weather Service (NWS) improve weather forecasting and warnings. “We are honored that NOAA continues to rely on Flyht and our weather technology to expand its observational network, particularly in data-sparse regions over the Pacific,” said Murray Skelton, vice president of business development and weather solutions at Flyht. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/efve62VE #Meteorology #Climate #ClimateChange #Science #Weather #Data #Forecasts #Environment #Technology #MetTechExpo #MetTechExpoNA #ukimediaevents

I am going to be honest and blunt. ESA is ahead of the curve on weather forecasting and fighting Climate Change. Aeolus was a landmark satellite mission that produced incredible and quantifiable results. The Aeolus mission improved weather forecasts and demonstrated an economic case for improved hurricane, extreme, and routine weather forecasts. ESA has plans to launch more satellites. The good news is, Europe has so many cities that are vulnerable to hurricanes and extreme weather events while the US has none. It makes sense that the US made zero plans, we never have hurricanes. It’s not like hurricanes and extreme weather cost over $100 billion last year. Wait… what? Observing_the_Earth/FutureEO/Aeolus/Measuring_wind

Published on the May issue of Weather Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) my article "Automatic cumulonimbus and towering cumulus identification based on the Italian weather radar network data" 🌐 Using data from the #Weather #Radar Network of the Dipartimento Protezione Civile coupled with #NWP model and ground station data, we have demonstrated how it is possible to highlight automatically the presence of CBs and TCUs and improve the performance of the ENAV Automated Airport Weather Observation System (E-AWOS) ⛈ ✈ Full-text: 👇 https://lnkd.in/d4Pvz6BR Link to the article: 👇

Thrilled to watch the momentous achievement of the successful launch of 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐓-3𝐃𝐒 Meteorological satellite by ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization! This remarkable feat not only underscores the incredible capabilities of ISRO but also signifies a giant leap forward in advancing meteorology. INSAT-3DS, a successor to the third-gen meteorological satellite, holds immense promise in elevating our understanding of Earth's surface and oceanic dynamics. Its continuity of services to existing satellites will revolutionise meteorological observations, land and ocean monitoring, and significantly enhance weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities. 🌩️ Meteorological Perks: 1. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: INSAT-3DS, with its ability to scrutinize cloud properties, fog, rainfall, and snow cover, is set to refine our forecasting capabilities. Expect more accurate and timely forecasts, empowering us to better brace for weather-related events. 2. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Its advanced features will be a game-changer in disaster warning and management. By monitoring land and ocean surfaces, INSAT-3DS will proactively identify potential hazards, issuing early warnings for cyclones, storms, and floods, thereby enabling swift and effective response strategies. 3. 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞-𝐀𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 (𝐒𝐀𝐑) 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: In addition to meteorological benefits, INSAT-3DS is a hero in satellite-aided research and rescue operations. Its transponders will expedite the detection and tracking of distress signals, ensuring rapid responses during emergencies and saving lives. This achievement is not just a testament to ISRO's technical brilliance but also a game-changer for meteorologists globally. It opens new horizons for accurate data collection, leading to improved forecasts, enhanced disaster management, and a deeper understanding of our planet's climate system. Can't wait to explore the incredible images and products generated by INSAT-3DS, unlocking a world of possibilities in meteorological research. Let's celebrate this milestone and unite in utilizing the full potential of INSAT-3DS for the greater good. Kudos to the stellar team at ISRO for this incredible accomplishment! 🎉🌍 #Meteorology #ISRO #INSAT3DS #WeatherAdvancements #ProudMoment #SpaceInnovation #MeteorologistLife

Nell'ambito del prossimo convegno della European Meteorological Society (EMS), che si terrà a Barcellona dal 02 al 06 settembre, è prevista una sessione particolarmente accattivante e "trasversale", dal titolo "Atmosphere-Ocean interactions: Open-Ocean and Coastal Processes". Tutti gli interessati sono invitati a sottoporre un contributo all'attenzione del comitato organizzatore. La scadenza è fissata per il 18 aprile. Maggiori dettagli sono riportati nel testo che segue. Dear Colleagues, this year's EMS meeting (Annual Meeting of the European Meteorological Society) will be held in Barcelona from September 2 to 6, 2024, both in-person and online. It is with great pleasure that we invite you to submit an abstract for the EMS 2024 session UP2.4 on Atmosphere-Ocean interactions: Open-Ocean and Coastal Processes. The deadline for abstract submission through the following link is April 18, 2024.   Since the conference will take place in a coastal city (Barcelona), we will be very happy to take this opportunity to bring the atmospheric and marine communities in all their aspects.   This session is multi-purpose and aims to connecting various scientists, to promote an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, that work on a wide range of atmospheric and oceanographic phenomena, at different temporal and spatial scales in coastal and open-ocean areas. This session will welcome contributions using analysis, observations, numerical and machine learning tools, operational application, and related services. In general, this session will welcome: Numerical studies and operational application, spanning from uncoupled and coupled numerical models to the Digital-Twins approach, that investigate ocean, atmosphere, waves, sediment, and vegetation, in coastal and open ocean areas, from local to synoptic scale and from short to climatological timescales.   Observational studies using oceanographic (ARGO floats, Gliders and AUV, buoys, Stereo 3D imaging, operational campaigns, and survey, etc), atmospheric (automatic weather stations, sonic anemometers, disdrometers, etc.) in-situ measurements, ground-based (Coastal High-Frequency Radar (HFR), S, C and X-band weather radar, etc), and space-borne remote sensing techniques (scatterometer, SAR, etc). Application of Machine Learning techniques both in the ocean and atmospheric environment in support of a wide range of applications and research activities (data-assimilation systems, ensemble approach and processing, nowcasting numerical schemes, early warning systems, decision, etc).

The Role of Weather Satellites in Modern Meteorology Weather satellites have revolutionized meteorology, transforming how we observe, forecast, and understand the Earth's weather. These sophisticated instruments orbit the planet, providing a wealth of data that is crucial for accurate weather predictions, climate monitoring, and dis... [...] #Meteorology #Satelites #WEather Read more... https://lnkd.in/dF4-tw9N

Did you know our journey of understanding the atmosphere began 250 years ago with kites, and today, we rely on satellites for weather forecasting? In our latest LTA Science & Flight Magazine article, we take you through the incredible history of atmospheric exploration. It all began in 1749 with scientists in Europe using kites to measure the upper air—and yes, Benjamin Franklin’s famous kite-and-lightning experiment was part of this early journey! By the 1780s, hot air and hydrogen balloons took us even higher, with scientists risking extreme cold and low oxygen to study the atmosphere. Despite the dangers, these early flights laid the groundwork for modern meteorology. Did you know that in the late 19th century, French meteorologist Léon Teisserenc de Bort’s weather balloons led to the discovery of the stratosphere? And by the 1930s, with the help of radiosondes, we could finally transmit real-time weather data from the upper atmosphere! Today, weather balloons, satellites, and radar systems work together to give us accurate forecasts. It’s amazing to think that it all started with simple tools like kites! https://lnkd.in/dpsjwy_H

"On 23 June 2015, the first Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite was launched. It was the second Copernicus satellite sent to space, just a little over one year after the launch of Sentinel-1A. Copernicus’ first ‘colour-vision’ mission, Sentinel-2, aimed to improve our capabilities in monitoring land and vegetation cover as well as crop growth, tracking changes in agricultural practices, managing forests, and supporting disaster relief efforts by mapping floods and burned areas. In this week's Observer, we take a close look at Sentinel-2 and celebrate its important contribution to the understanding of our planet." #satellitedata #earthobservation #sentinel2

OCEANS: #Guangzhou Institute of Tropical and Marine Meteorology and China Meteorological Administration launch ocean observation program The observation program has been launched in the northern part of the #SouthChinaSea, and is divided into two parts: deploying #buoys and observing submerged buoys; and deploying underwater gliders and wave energy gliders. It will obtain data, such as sea surface #wind direction, wind speed, temperature, #humidity and air pressure, as well as #seawater temperature, salinity, depth and currents in the targeted area in the northern part of the South China Sea, for the next three to four months. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ddv3xgCV #Meteorology #Climate #ClimateChange #Science #Weather #Data #Forecasts #Environment #Technology #MetTechExpo #MetTechExpoNA #ukimediaevents