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News Features (Updated 5/18/20)
New Content Added
A quick brief on the VIIRS Fire Temperature RGB has been added: https://vlab.ncep.noaa.gov/web/stor/viirs-fire-temperature-rgb
GOES 17 Status
During post-launch testing of the GOES-17 ABI instrument, an issue with the instrument’s cooling system was discovered. The loop heat pipe (LHP) subsystem, which transfers heat from the ABI electronics to the radiator, is not operating at its designed capacity. The consequence of this is that the ABI detectors cannot be maintained at their intended temperatures under certain orbital conditions. Inadequate cooling of the infrared channels leads to partial loss of imagery during some of the overnight hours before and after the vernal and autumnal equinoxes.
Read more about the GOES-17 cooling system issue and expected impacts on ABI performance here:
https://www.goes-r.gov/users/GOES-17-ABI-Performance.html
And for answers to common FAQs:
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES/loopheatpipeanomaly.php
Mesosector Reminder
Remember, you can check out the current and planned locations of meso-sectors for both GOES-16 and GOES-17 here:
https://vlab.ncep.noaa.gov/web/goes-r-end-user-mission-readiness-project/goesr-mds-main
Recent FDTD GOES applications webinars
Moving toward situations awareness with the GLM - 22 April 2020
Utilizing the GLM in the severe warning process - 11 March 2020
More past webinars can be found here: http://rammb.cira.colostate.edu/training/visit/satellite_chat/
Recent satellite-related blog posts
40th anniversary of the Mount St. Helens eruption - 18 May 2020
Typhoon Vongfong makes landfall in the Philippines - 14 May 2020
Texas PH severe storms - 7 May 2020 - 8 May 2020
Missouri River Valley Blowing Dust – 5/5/2020 - 6 May 2020
The Rumble Heard ‘Round the Valley - 20 April 2020
New-generation satellite observations monitor air pollution during COVID-19 lockdown measures in California - 4 April 2020