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Tag Archives: satellites
Weather Forecasting—Outlook Unclear
Weather forecasts can warn people before major storms strike—allowing time to protect homes, businesses, and lives. We have previously discussed the importance of the satellites the United States uses for its forecasts, and wanted to update our readers on recent … Continue reading
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January 22, 2015
Tagged forecasting, geostationary, GOES-R, JPSS, nowcasts, polar, Sandy, satellites, snowmageddon, space, superstorm, weather
How Gaps in Weather Satellite Data Could Affect You
Heck of a lot of weather we’re having lately, with the polar vortex and record cold temperatures across the country. People rely on the weather forecast to determine how to be safe outdoors. This can also be important during hurricane … Continue reading
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February 3, 2014
Tagged acquisition, emergency preparedness, forecast, gaps, government accountability office, high risk, Hurricane Sandy, hurricanes, IT, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, polar satellites, polar vortex, prediction models, satellites, space, usgao, weather, weather forecast, weather satellites
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