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Satellite Weather Data

Weather satellites take pictures of a wide range of atmospheric and surface parameters in the visible, infrared and near infrared spectrum. They are used for meteorological forecasting, impact studies, climate modeling and many other applications. They come in two basic types: geostationary and polar orbiting. Geostationary Satellites Geostationary satellites orbit at a fixed altitude, usually

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Oregon Coastal Radars and Weather Satellites

Weather satellites monitor the Earth’s atmosphere and climate. They also observe other environmental issues such as smoke from wildfires, volcanic ash clouds, city lights, and more. NOAA recently launched a new weather satellite – GOES-17 – that will make it easier for forecasters to understand what’s happening in the Pacific Northwest. This information will improve

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