The AirMass RGB from GOES-16 at 0800 UTC on 20 January 2021 showed a distinct color change across central Missouri, from red to green. The enhanced red coloring suggests a large difference in water vapor brightness temperatures. The toggle above (including an image with NUCAPS* sounding points), shows structures in... Read More
The CIMSS CSPP-Powered GeoSphere site is now available. This site allows quick access to GOES-16 imagery via Cloud-friendly, flexible (and configurable) software. Data are accessed from the GOES Re-Broadcast (GRB) downloaded via antenna at CIMSS/SSEC. Significant effort was made to reduce latency. For example, GOES-16 Mesoscale Sectors load within about a... Read More
The Storm Prediction Center in Norman issued a Slight Risk (click for map, from here) of severe weather over portions of southeast TX on 6 January 2021. The Day Cloud Phase Distinction RGB, shown above (click the image to animate) shows a developing line of convection stretching through the SLGT RSK area... Read More
This blog has featured numerous blog posts that use visible imagery from two Geostationary Platforms (e.g., GOES-16/GOES-17 ; Himawari-8/GEOKOMPSAT-2). Different cloud heights can be perceived in that imagery (for those who have mastered the art of crossing their eyes!).GOES-R-type satellites also produce a Level 2 Product: Cloud Top Height. Can that product... Read More
