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NOAA Satellites Provided Crucial Data During Recent Mid-Atlantic Winter Storm
As a winter storm brought its fury to Washington, D.C. and the Mid-Atlantic region on January 6, 2025, NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service played a pivotal role in monitoring and supporting the nation’s response to…
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Making the Skies Safer With JPSS Observations
JPSS observations enhance aviation safety by enhancing forecasts for weather and smoke, helping the FAA manage risks and minimize delays.
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Earth from Orbit
2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Wraps Up
NOAA satellites constantly monitor the ocean for tropical activity. As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close on Nov. 30, we’re looking back at its above-average activity, with a record breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull.
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Rising Waters: Leveraging VIIRS for Enhanced Global Flood Preparedness and Response
As climate-driven floods intensify, VIIRS provides near real-time data to bolster global preparedness and protect vulnerable communities.
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Satellite Snapshots
Severe Geomagnetic Storm Causes Visible Aurora in North America
On Oct. 11, 2024, the aurora borealis dazzled many across North America due to a severe geomagnetic storm.
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Tackling Global Food Security With the Help of LEO Satellite Vegetation Health Products
The USDA uses the Vegetation Health Index (VHI) generated with VIIRS data to enhance crop monitoring and analysis.
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Earth from Orbit
Ernesto Brings Dangerous Seas to North America’s Atlantic Coast
Even with the storm hundreds of miles offshore, Hurricane Ernesto was still being felt Saturday along much of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, with dangerous rip currents forcing public beaches to close during one of the final busy weekends of the summer…
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Employee Spotlight: Olaf McCreary
Meet Olaf McCreary, a satellite engineer at NOAA’s Office of Low Earth Orbit Observations.
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