Features Last Updated 30 January 2024 Published on 04 June 2020 Previous Latest feature articles Next 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. All featured articles Previous Oceans Next Features Behind the data: investigating El Niño Satellite data provide invaluable insight into this global climate pattern. 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