Features Last Updated 17 June 2025 Published on 04 June 2020 Previous Latest feature articles Next Features Observing the life cycle of a storm Meteosat Third Generation satellites improve the nowcasting of storms Features Behind the data: algae as sentinels of change Dr Thomas Jackson explains how satellite images can be used to identify ocean algae. 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. All featured articles Previous Oceans Next Features Behind the data: algae as sentinels of change Dr Thomas Jackson explains how satellite images can be used to identify ocean algae. Features Behind the data: investigating El Niño Satellite data provide invaluable insight into this global climate pattern. Features More intense Indian summer monsoons A recent case study shows an increase in intensity in Indian summer monsoons 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 Oceans of data Hilary Wilson on the huge team effort driving the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission All oceans articles Previous Data Next Features Observing the life cycle of a storm Meteosat Third Generation satellites improve the nowcasting of storms 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 In the know Through the EUMeTrain project, forecasters learn how to best use satellite data Features A fix for the Meteosat Third Generation – Imager 1 satellite A new approach has been implemented to calibrate the Flexible Combined Imager Features Igniting Africa’s satellite data potential How training initiatives in Africa support specialists to harness the power of EUMETSAT data. All data articles Previous Atmosphere Next Features Science on a mission How science and innovation shape EUMETSAT’s satellite programmes. 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 How did the first coronavirus lockdown affect air and ocean pollution? EUMETSAT expert explains the effects of the lockdown on air and ocean pollution Features Unprecedented wildfires devastate Siberia and spread smoke over the Arctic Experts have recorded Siberian smoke reaching the geographic North Pole for the first time. Features Smoke from exceptional California wildfires reaches Europe Satellite observations monitor the transport of emissions. All atmosphere articles Previous Weather Next Features Our precious atmosphere Where weather happens. 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 storm short-range weather models didn’t see Training is key to enable meteorologists in Kenya to better predict high-impact storms. Features Nowcasting: winning the race against time EUMETSAT’s Nowcasting Satellite Application Facility prepare for Meteosat Third Generation All Weather Articles Previous Climate Next Features Climate change in focus How EUMETSAT’s datasets are used to better understand global heating and its effects 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 More intense Indian summer monsoons A recent case study shows an increase in intensity in Indian summer monsoons Features Diving into the data: drought monitoring in Switzerland MeteoSwiss specialists reflect on new approaches to drought monitoring using EUMETSAT data 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. All climate articles Previous Satellites Next Features Behind the data: algae as sentinels of change Dr Thomas Jackson explains how satellite images can be used to identify ocean algae. 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 Tracking storms here and now How forecasters at the Finnish Meteorological Institute put data from EUMETSAT programmes into action. Features Behind the data: investigating El Niño Satellite data provide invaluable insight into this global climate pattern. 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 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 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. All satellite articles
