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Behind the data: investigating El Niño

Satellite data provide invaluable insight into this global climate pattern.

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A fix for the Meteosat Third Generation – Imager 1 satellite

A new approach has been implemented to calibrate the Flexible Combined Imager

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Towards early warnings for all in Africa

How data from EUMETSAT’s next-generation satellite programmes contribute to early warning platforms for severe weather and climate events in Africa.

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Behind the data: rescuing rock lobsters from a red tide

Satellite data were used to monitor a red tide event in South Africa in early 2022.

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The emission missions

How EUMETSAT’s satellite missions help shine light on the climate crisis.

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Facing the elements in Iceland

How EUMETSAT data is used to support forecasts and hazard warnings in Iceland.

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Cutting through the noise

Shin Koyamatsu homes in on the most meaningful infrared sounder data

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Behind the data: detecting marine heatwaves

Dr Rob Roebeling discusses the importance of satellites in detecting marine heatwaves

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Learning in the extreme

Using new machine learning methods to further the potential of EUMETSAT data

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Catching the Sun

Supporting UV forecasts with data from EUMETSAT’s Meteosat programme

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The ice cloud cartographer

New Ice Cloud Imager will fill in key gaps in weather forecast and climate models.

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Setting sights north

Collaboration between countries in Northern Europe enables specialists to get the most out of data delivered by EUMETSAT’s programmes

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Animations from Europe's first Lightning Imager

Impressive first animations from the Lightning Imager

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Ensuring the speedy flow of data

Milad Tawk, Dissemination Operations Engineer, supports the Meteosat Third Generation mission.

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Preventing space collisions

To keep MTG-I1 safe, a flight dynamics team monitors space debris and plans manoeuvres.

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Discover the first images of MTG-I1

Earth’s (cloudy) beauty revealed like never before.

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In the line of fire

How EUMETSAT satellite data is supporting wildfire management across Europe and beyond

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Portrait of a lake’s death

Portrait of a lake’s death: how Copernicus data was used to profile the rapid demise of Chile’s Laguna de Aculeo

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Behind the data: Better monitoring of cyclones

Satellite altimeters provide key observations that improve weather forecasting models.

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Serving the users

Sean Burns explains what’s so tricky about getting products to the people who use them.

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Future focus: Towards better flood and drought monitoring

Using remote sensing data to improve understanding of floods, droughts and climate change.

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Navigating space law

Mechtild Lauth, Head of Legal Affairs, supports the Meteosat Third Generation mission.

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A 36,000 kilometre-journey into orbit

Spaceflight services company Telespazio helps EUMETSAT ensure a successful MTG-I1 LEOP.

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The best of both worlds

How innovations in science and technology have driven Meteosat programmes to new heights.

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The unbelievable joy of a satellite launch

Christian Corba manages the Meteosat Third Generation launch service.

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A storm short-range weather models didn’t see

Training is key to enable meteorologists in Kenya to better predict high-impact storms.

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Preparing for Meteosat Third Generation: Think global, act local

How experts in Central and Eastern Europe are preparing for Meteosat Third Generation

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Achieving difficult things

Gareth Williams leads the Flight Operations Division

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Galaxy hunter by night

Quality Assurance Manager Maria Jose Marquez, explains her work on MTG.

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Letting imagination flow

Meet Jochen Grandell, one of many behind the Meteosat Third Generation mission.

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Keeping the data flowing

Ground Stations Operations Manager Rocío Martín Pardo explains her work on MTG.

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Training forecasters to use new data

A training manager explains his work on MTG

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Long journey to the skies

First of Meteosat Third Generation’s imager satellites on its way to its launch pad in Kourou, French Guiana.

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At the helm of the next-generation MTG satellite programme

Alexander Schmid leads the Meteosat Third Generation programme.

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Steering the first Meteosat Third Generation satellite into orbit

The project manager of the Launch and Early Operations Phase for MTG-I1 explains her work.

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Keeping an orbiting satellite on track is no easy feat

Flight dynamics engineer Miguel Serrano has the challenging job of keeping a satellite on track.

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The woman behind the many moving parts of MTG

System Manager Susanne Dieterle, explains her work on the MTG satellite system.

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Ageing satellite prepares for a final move as a new era approaches

Ageing satellite undergoes final tests before moving to the graveyard orbit

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Shaped by cyclones

Cyclone expert Philippe Caroff explains the importance of the Indian Ocean Data Coverage service.

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Meteosat Third Generation: Cutting-edge weather data

Dr Tony McNally anticipates the benefits of EUMETSAT’s next-generation satellites.

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New satellite ground station in Switzerland inaugurated today

Head of MeteoSwiss Regional Centre South talks about new satellite ground station.

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Sentinel-6 reveals clues about the climate hidden in the ocean

How an ocean prediction centre uses Sentinel-6 data to monitor ocean and climate change.

View of the ocean surface with a ship on the horizon

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Meteosat Third Generation: The eyes on a storm

Météo-France’s Sylvain Le Moal on preparations for Meteosat Third Generation.

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The wind watchman

Bringing data together for better wind observations and weather forecasts.

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EUMETSAT fellow wins Weather4cast 2021 Challenge

Jussi Leinonen developed the competition’s top algorithm for predicting short-term weather.

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How did the first coronavirus lockdown affect air and ocean pollution?

EUMETSAT expert explains the effects of the lockdown on air and ocean pollution

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In West Africa, monitoring droughts with satellites saves lives

AGRHYMET uses satellite data to forecast the rainy season.

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Unprecedented wildfires devastate Siberia and spread smoke over the Arctic

Experts have recorded Siberian smoke reaching the geographic North Pole for the first time.

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Smoke from exceptional California wildfires reaches Europe

Satellite observations monitor the transport of emissions.

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Metop operations - working as a Spacecraft Engineer at EUMETSAT

As part of our “Inside EUMETSAT” series, we sat down to have a chat with Richard Dyer!

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Taking care of a satellite - what does it involve

Meet one of the staff members responsible for making sure the Sentinel-3 satellites run smoothly.

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Underwater imaging enhanced with the help of Sentinel-3

Recent case study presents us with a crucial feature of ocean colour satellites.

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First interferogram from Metop-C’s IASI instrument

On 14:19 on 10 December 2018, the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer on board Metop-C performed its first measurement.

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Metop-C – where is it now

Metop-C was launched from the European Space Port in Kourou, French Guiana, on 7 November.

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Switching on Metop-C’s instruments

Metop-C is now safely orbiting the Earth after a spectacular and eagerly-awaited launch on 7 November.

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Launch success!

After years of hard work and planning, Metop-C was successfully launched from Kourou at 01:47 (CET) Wednesday!

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Metop-C – on the launch pad and ready to go

Metop-C is now safely encapsulated inside the fairing atop the Soyuz launcher and waiting on the launch pad in Kourou.

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Metop-C – what happens after lift-off

Launching a spacecraft into orbit is something that ignites the public’s imagination.

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On-ground preparation for three satellites in orbit

In previous blogs, it has been mentioned that once launched, Metop-C will fly in a “tri-star” constellation with its sibling spacecraft, Metop-A and –B.

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Metop – still state-of-the-art, 30 years on

Metop-C will be the third satellite in the EUMETSAT Polar System programme.

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Metop-C – fuelling process set to begin

The Metop-C launch campaign is back in full swing and picking up pace as we approach the 7 November launch date.

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Why we need Metop-C

Observations from polar orbit benefit weather forecasting and climate monitoring on Earth.

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Almost ready for flight...

Metop-C launch campaign in stand-by.

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Assembling Metop-C for launch

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll know Metop-C safely arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, aboard three massive Antonov cargo planes.

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C’s the day!

The Metop-C launch campaign begins.

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A celestial pas de trois

Repositioning three of Europe’s crucial Meteosat meteorological satellites.

Grandaddy of meteorological satellites gets a celestial send-off

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Hayley Evers-King talks about marine data

Hayley discusses the latest developments in the ocean world.

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Hacking Copernicus marine data at EUMETSAT

More than 40 keen hackers attended EUMETSAT’s first hackathon over the weekend of 9-11 June.

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Extending the working lifetime of the Metop-A weather satellite

What factors limit the lifetime of Metop-A?

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The life and times of Meteosat-7

EUMETSAT’s longest-serving meteorological satellite.

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The latest Sentinel-3 validation results

The journey for Copernicus ocean product quality from Sentinel-3A launch to operations.

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EUMETSAT and the Copernicus Programme

New video explains EUMETSAT’s role in the Copernicus Programme.

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Cooperation on satellite observation quality

We discuss with a visiting scientist from the Japan Meteorological Agency.