All Related Apply Refine results Type Article Blog Post Features Categories Features - All Satellites Weather Data Learning Organisation Meteosat Metop Tags Metop-C ASCAT SCA Research Fellows Atmosphere IASI NWP Oceans Features Metop-A Metop-B Features article Date 2023 2022 2020 2018 SHOW ALL 14 results Features Learning in the extreme Using new machine learning methods to further the potential of EUMETSAT data Features The wind watchman Bringing data together for better wind observations and weather forecasts. Features Metop operations - working as a Spacecraft Engineer at EUMETSAT As part of our “Inside EUMETSAT” series, we sat down to have a chat with Richard Dyer! Features First interferogram from Metop-C’s IASI instrument On 14:19 on 10 December 2018, the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer on board Metop-C performed its first measurement. Features Metop-C – where is it now Metop-C was launched from the European Space Port in Kourou, French Guiana, on 7 November. Features Switching on Metop-C’s instruments Metop-C is now safely orbiting the Earth after a spectacular and eagerly-awaited launch on 7 November. Features Launch success! After years of hard work and planning, Metop-C was successfully launched from Kourou at 01:47 (CET) Wednesday! Features Metop-C – on the launch pad and ready to go Metop-C is now safely encapsulated inside the fairing atop the Soyuz launcher and waiting on the launch pad in Kourou. Features Metop-C – what happens after lift-off Launching a spacecraft into orbit is something that ignites the public’s imagination. Features Metop – still state-of-the-art, 30 years on Metop-C will be the third satellite in the EUMETSAT Polar System programme. Features Metop-C – fuelling process set to begin The Metop-C launch campaign is back in full swing and picking up pace as we approach the 7 November launch date. Features Why we need Metop-C Observations from polar orbit benefit weather forecasting and climate monitoring on Earth. Features Assembling Metop-C for launch If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know Metop-C safely arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, aboard three massive Antonov cargo planes. Features C’s the day! The Metop-C launch campaign begins.