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    Finding a way forward

    Giordano Bruni explains his role as the EPS-SG Instrument Systems Manager.
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    Putting the elements together

    EPS-SG’s Fran Martínez Fadrique explains his role as Programme Manager.

    Sun and clouds
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    Beyond boundaries

    EPS-SG’s Davide Castellazzi explains his role as system manager.

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    Preparing the users

    EPS-SG’s Dr Sreerekha Thonipparambil gets people ready to use this mission’s data.

    Falling snow
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    An information playground

    EUMETSAT’s Dr Rosemary Munro explains her role as EPS-SG Programme Scientist.

    Ocean and rocks
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    Preparing for liftoff

    EUMETSAT updates launch agreement with Arianespace.

    Phil evans handshake with David Cavaillolès, Arianespace
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    Satellites over Africa save lives

    Two upcoming satellite programmes – MTG and EPS-SG – will be game changers for Africa.

    Clouds
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    Integrating tools in forecasting’s last line of defence

    EUMETSAT workshop aims to strengthen nowcasting skill and community across Europe

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    The emission missions

    How EUMETSAT’s satellite missions help shine light on the climate crisis.

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    Facing the elements in Iceland

    How EUMETSAT data is used to support forecasts and hazard warnings in Iceland.

    Lava flow
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    Cutting through the noise

    Shin Koyamatsu homes in on the most meaningful infrared sounder data

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    Learning in the extreme

    Using new machine learning methods to further the potential of EUMETSAT data

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    The ice cloud cartographer

    New Ice Cloud Imager will fill in key gaps in weather forecast and climate models.

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    Setting sights north

    Collaboration between countries in Northern Europe enables specialists to get the most out of data delivered by EUMETSAT’s programmes
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    Future focus: Towards better flood and drought monitoring

    Using remote sensing data to improve understanding of floods, droughts and climate change.

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    Europe’s first meteorological satellite in polar orbit ends its run

    Metop-A has been providing meteorological data to global users for fifteen years.

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    How did the first coronavirus lockdown affect air and ocean pollution?

    EUMETSAT expert explains the effects of the lockdown on air and ocean pollution

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    Unprecedented wildfires devastate Siberia and spread smoke over the Arctic

    Experts have recorded Siberian smoke reaching the geographic North Pole for the first time.

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    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!

    Metop operations – working as a Spacecraft Engineer at EUMETSAT
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    Met services prepare for next-generation satellite systems

    The upcoming deployment of two next-generation meteorological satellite systems will bring weather forecasting accuracy and climate monitoring into a new era, the head of Europe’s meteorological satellite agency said today.

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    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.

    First interferogram from Metop-C’s IASI instrument
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    Metop-C – where is it now

    Metop-C was launched from the European Space Port in Kourou, French Guiana, on 7 November.

    Metop-C – where is it now
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    US, European teams welcome Metop-C’s first AMSU image

    The first science data from the Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit (AMSU-A) on board Metop-C has been received

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    Switching on Metop-C’s instruments

    Metop-C is now safely orbiting the Earth after a spectacular and eagerly-awaited launch on 7 November.

    Switching on Metop-C’s instruments
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    Launch success!

    After years of hard work and planning, Metop-C was successfully launched from Kourou at 01:47 (CET) Wednesday!

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    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.

    Metop-C – on the launch pad and ready to go
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    Metop-C – what happens after lift-off

    Launching a spacecraft into orbit is something that ignites the public’s imagination.

    Metop-C – what happens after lift-off
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    On-ground preparation for three satellites in orbit

    In previous blogs, it has been mentioned that once launched, Metop-C will fly in a “tri-star” constellation with its sibling spacecraft, Metop-A and –B.

    On-ground preparation for three satellites in orbit
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    Metop – still state-of-the-art, 30 years on

    Metop-C will be the third satellite in the EUMETSAT Polar System programme.

    Metop – still state-of-the-art 30 years on
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    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.

    Metop-C – fuelling process set to begin
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    Why we need Metop-C

    Observations from polar orbit benefit weather forecasting and climate monitoring on Earth.

    Why we need Metop-C – Observations from polar orbit benefit weather forecasting and climate monitoring on Earth
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    Almost ready for flight...

    Metop-C launch campaign in stand-by.

    Almost ready for flight Metop-C
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    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.

    Assembling Metop-C for launch
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    C’s the day!

    The Metop-C launch campaign begins.

    C’s the day! Metop-C launch campaign begins
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    Preparing for launch!

    Metop-C, the third and final satellite in a series that has made an unparalleled impact on weather forecast accuracy, has arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, to be prepared for launch.

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    Extending the working lifetime of the Metop-A weather satellite

    What factors limit the lifetime of Metop-A?

    Extending the working lifetime of the Metop-A weather satellite