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ABI - The Next Generation GOES Imager continued

Satellite Meteorology




Below is a simulated “16-band” ABI multiple panel image over France in April 2004 comprising measurements from three separate satellite instruments (MODIS, Meteosat-8, and AIRS). For the IR bands, the blue and green colors correspond to the coldest temperatures, while the orange and red colors correspond to the warmest temperatures.

ABI 16 panel example

For comparison, the following image represents the current GOES imager capabilities...

current 5 panel example