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The Importance of Satellites for Weather Forecasting

Weather satellites provide information on land and ocean conditions that helps meteorologists forecast severe weather, such as hurricanes. They also help predict air and water temperatures, wind speeds, and wave heights. Weather satellites are part of a global constellation of Earth-observing satellites that now includes 545 satellites, up from 49 in 1990. This increase in…

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How Many Weather Satellites Are There?

How Many Weather Satellites Are There? Weather satellites provide weather forecasters with the images and data they need to predict the path of tornadoes, wildfires and major storms. They also provide vital information about wind and cloud patterns. There are two main types of weather satellites: geostationary and polar orbiting. Each type provides different benefits…