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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. 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 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. Features Igniting Africa’s satellite data potential How training initiatives in Africa support specialists to harness the power of EUMETSAT data. 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. News 28 June 2024 Meteosat satellite to be launched with SpaceX During the Council meeting which took place on 26-27 June 2024 the EUMETSAT member states, in line with the organisation’s convention, reiterated their support to European industrial technologies a 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 Facing the elements in Iceland How EUMETSAT data is used to support forecasts and hazard warnings in Iceland. 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 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 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 Preparing for Meteosat Third Generation: Think global, act local How experts in Central and Eastern Europe are preparing for Meteosat Third Generation Features Achieving difficult things Gareth Williams leads the Flight Operations Division Features Galaxy hunter by night Quality Assurance Manager Maria Jose Marquez, explains her work on MTG. Features Letting imagination flow Meet Jochen Grandell, one of many behind the Meteosat Third Generation mission. Features Nowcasting: winning the race against time EUMETSAT’s Nowcasting Satellite Application Facility prepare for Meteosat Third Generation Features Keeping the data flowing Ground Stations Operations Manager Rocío Martín Pardo explains her work on MTG. Features Training forecasters to use new data A training manager explains his work on MTG Features Long journey to the skies First of Meteosat Third Generation’s imager satellites on its way to its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. News 29 September 2022 Long journey to the skies First of Meteosat Third Generation’s imager satellites on its way to its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana. Features Breaking through the clouds How EUMETSAT’s new satellite help understand and predict cloud development Features At the helm of the next-generation MTG satellite programme Alexander Schmid leads the Meteosat Third Generation programme. Features Fighting wildfires with satellite data in Tanzania Satellite data help Tanzanian communities improve fire management strategies. Features Keeping an orbiting satellite on track is no easy feat Flight dynamics engineer Miguel Serrano has the challenging job of keeping a satellite on track. Features The woman behind the many moving parts of MTG System Manager Susanne Dieterle, explains her work on the MTG satellite system. Features Steering the first Meteosat Third Generation satellite into orbit The project manager of the Launch and Early Operations Phase for MTG-I1 explains her work. Features Meteosat Third Generation: Cutting-edge weather data Dr Tony McNally anticipates the benefits of EUMETSAT’s next-generation satellites. Features New satellite ground station in Switzerland inaugurated today Head of MeteoSwiss Regional Centre South talks about new satellite ground station. Features Rescuing and restoring satellite data to respond to the climate crisis EUMETSAT’s Jörg Schulz reflects on the importance of restoring data from past satellite missions News 23 September 2021 The storm seeker Dr. Felix Erdmann explains how EUMETSAT’s Meteosat Third Generation Lightning Imager will drive advances in weather prediction and lightning science. News 12 February 2021 User preparation webinars on next-generation meteorological satellite missions: MTG-LI The second EUMETSAT User Preparation webinar is organised on 16-17 February 2021. Features GIIRS data now available on EUMETCast Instrument onboard FY-4A satellite is now delivering the first operational data. Features Top 10 satellite images of 2016 Here’s a list of our most impressive images and composites of this past year to transition into 2017.
