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Stories by Scott Lindstrom

An RGB computed using the GOES-16 Cirrus Channel

GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational and are undergoing testingRed-Green-Blue (RGB) Composite Images are a handy way of showing information from multiple satellite bands (or band differences) at once. The image above shows an RGB created by NOAA Scientist Andy Heidinger that uses the GOES-16 Visible Band (0.64... Read More

GOES-16 and Fog Detection

GOES-16 data posted on this page are preliminary, non-operational and are undergoing testing.Stratus and Fog formed over the valleys of Kentucky (and in surrounding states) early on 18 October 2017 (It was there on 17 October as well). When was the fog first obvious from Satellite imagery? It very much depends on the... Read More