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Discover how the GOES-R satellite's improved spatial, spectral, and temporal resolution will revolutionize severe weather research. From routine 5-minute imagery to better spectral resolution, this advancement allows for more accurate forecasting and nowcasting. Explore the potential products and research opportunities with GOES-R.
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Severe Weather Applications with GOES-R: What will severe weather look like through the “eyes” of GOES-R? Dan Lindsey NOAA/NESDIS/STAR/RAMMB Fort Collins, CO
ABI Improvements • Better Temporal Resolution • Routine 5-minute imagery • 30-second imagery for RSO • Better Spatial Resolution • 500-m visible channel • 2-km IR channels • Better Spectral Resolution • From 5 to 16 bands • Greatly increases the number of possible products
Spatial Resolution GOES-10 – 4km AVHRR – 1km Images courtesy of Scott Bachmeier, CIMSS
Spatial Resolution Images courtesy of Scott Bachmeier, CIMSS
Current Research • Use improved spectral resolution to study microphysical nature of thunderstorms
Summary • GOES-R and NPOESS provide some exciting areas for Severe Weather Research • With current POES data and numerical modeling, we can develop severe weather forecasting/nowcasting products which will be ready when GOES-R is launched