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Features Science on a mission How science and innovation shape EUMETSAT’s satellite programmes. Features Finding a way forward Giordano Bruni explains his role as the EPS-SG Instrument Systems Manager. Features Tracking lightning's unpredictable path How forecasters at the Polish Institute of Meteorology and Water Management use EUMETSAT satellite data to support predictions of extreme weather events. Features Putting the elements together EPS-SG’s Fran Martínez Fadrique explains his role as Programme Manager. Features Beyond boundaries EPS-SG’s Davide Castellazzi explains his role as system manager. Features Preparing the users EPS-SG’s Dr Sreerekha Thonipparambil gets people ready to use this mission’s data. Features An information playground EUMETSAT’s Dr Rosemary Munro explains her role as EPS-SG Programme Scientist. Features Our precious atmosphere Where weather happens. 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. Features In the know Through the EUMeTrain project, forecasters learn how to best use satellite data Features On the trail of dust Sophie Vandenbussche turns Metop observations into insights into atmospheric pollution. Features Climate change in focus How EUMETSAT’s datasets are used to better understand global heating and its effects Features Tracing echoes in a storm How near-real-time data from EUMETSAT programmes supported nowcasting of unusual weather events in Romania Features How satellite data make flying safer How near-real-time Earth observations enable meteorologists to deliver timely aviation forecasts Features Seizing the moment How data from EUMETSAT’s programmes support meteorologists at Met Éireann to nowcast severe weather events and issue warnings. Features A fix for the Meteosat Third Generation – Imager 1 satellite A new approach has been implemented to calibrate the Flexible Combined Imager 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. Features Igniting Africa’s satellite data potential How training initiatives in Africa support specialists to harness the power of EUMETSAT data. Features Diving into the data: drought monitoring in Switzerland MeteoSwiss specialists reflect on new approaches to drought monitoring using EUMETSAT data Features A virtual Earth Destination Earth has been launched today Features Satellites over Africa save lives Two upcoming satellite programmes – MTG and EPS-SG – will be game changers for Africa. Features Behind the data: rescuing rock lobsters from a red tide Satellite data were used to monitor a red tide event in South Africa in early 2022. Features Behind the data: measuring ocean carbon Quantifying ocean carbon is essential for understanding climate change. 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 Features Behind the data: detecting marine heatwaves Dr Rob Roebeling discusses the importance of satellites in detecting marine heatwaves Features Tracking and tracing atmospheric change EUMETSAT missions enhance global observations of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution Features Catching the Sun Supporting UV forecasts with data from EUMETSAT’s Meteosat programme Features Learning in the extreme Using new machine learning methods to further the potential of EUMETSAT data Load More
