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Features Observing the life cycle of a storm Meteosat Third Generation satellites improve the nowcasting of storms Features Keeping the data flowing Ground Stations Operations Manager Rocío Martín Pardo explains her work on MTG Features The instrument whisperer Meteosat Third Generation’s Gary Fowler explains his work on the instruments. Features Fitting the pieces together Laura Gomez Almaraz explains her work as Integration, Verification and Validation Manager. Features Keeping tabs on the atmosphere Copernicus Programme Manager Lieven Bydekerke helps ensure Copernicus Sentinel-4 data reach users. Features Data whiz Meteosat Third Generation Data and Tools Coordinator Dr Tim Patterson explains his role. Features Tracking storms here and now How forecasters at the Finnish Meteorological Institute put data from EUMETSAT programmes into action. News 28 January 2025 Preparing for liftoff EUMETSAT updates launch agreement with Arianespace. News 31 October 2024 First dissemination of operational data from Meteosat Third Generation A big day for EUMETSAT’s newest satellite as first operational data released. Features A fix for the Meteosat Third Generation – Imager 1 satellite A new approach has been implemented to calibrate the Flexible Combined Imager News 23 September 2024 EUMETSAT releases pre-operational data from MTG imager More frequent, higher resolution images of Europe and Africa disseminated Features Towards early warnings for all in Africa How data from EUMETSAT’s next-generation satellite programmes contribute to early warning platforms for severe weather and climate events in Africa. News 15 July 2024 MTG-S1 given a clean bill of health for launch The Meteoast Third Generation – Sounder 1 system underwent validation tests: both the spacecraft and the ground segment passed with flying colours. Features Satellites over Africa save lives Two upcoming satellite programmes – MTG and EPS-SG – will be game changers for Africa. News 21 February 2024 Integrating tools in forecasting’s last line of defence EUMETSAT workshop aims to strengthen nowcasting skill and community across Europe News 4 December 2023 Aiming for the Moon - to accurately monitor the Earth Meeting aims to progress further on establishing a new lunar model framework Features The emission missions How EUMETSAT’s satellite missions help shine light on the climate crisis. Features Facing the elements in Iceland How EUMETSAT data is used to support forecasts and hazard warnings in Iceland. Features Cutting through the noise Shin Koyamatsu homes in on the most meaningful infrared sounder data News 31 October 2023 EUMETSAT lightning data detectives make spooky discovery What caused Meteosat Third Generations’ Lightning Imager to record a spookily strange streak of light? Features Catching the Sun Supporting UV forecasts with data from EUMETSAT’s Meteosat programme Features Setting sights north Collaboration between countries in Northern Europe enables specialists to get the most out of data delivered by EUMETSAT’s programmes Features Animations from Europe's first Lightning Imager Impressive first animations from the Lightning Imager Features Ensuring the speedy flow of data Milad Tawk, Dissemination Operations Engineer, supports the Meteosat Third Generation mission. Features Preventing space collisions To keep MTG-I1 safe, a flight dynamics team monitors space debris and plans manoeuvres. Features Discover the first images of MTG-I1 Earth’s (cloudy) beauty revealed like never before. Features In the line of fire How EUMETSAT satellite data is supporting wildfire management across Europe and beyond Features Behind the data: Better monitoring of cyclones Satellite altimeters provide key observations that improve weather forecasting models. Features Serving the users Sean Burns explains what’s so tricky about getting products to the people who use them. Features Navigating space law Mechtild Lauth, Head of Legal Affairs, supports the Meteosat Third Generation mission. Features A 36,000 kilometre-journey into orbit Spaceflight services company Telespazio helps EUMETSAT ensure a successful MTG-I1 LEOP. Features The best of both worlds How innovations in science and technology have driven Meteosat programmes to new heights. Features The unbelievable joy of a satellite launch Christian Corba manages the Meteosat Third Generation launch service. Features A storm short-range weather models didn’t see Training is key to enable meteorologists in Kenya to better predict high-impact storms. Features Preparing for Meteosat Third Generation: Think global, act local How experts in Central and Eastern Europe are preparing for Meteosat Third Generation Load More
