Category: Weather
The latest news about the science of weather and forecasting.
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.
Metop – still state-of-the-art, 30 years on
In previous blogs, we’ve explained the unprecedented positive impact the data from Metop satellites have had on the accuracy of weather forecasting.
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.
Why we need Metop-C – Observations from polar orbit benefit weather forecasting and climate monitoring on Earth
While Metop-C gets prepared for lift-off on the morning of 7 November, let’s take the time to look at the reasons for launching and operating such a complex system. What are the benefits for weather forecasting and climate monitoring? Why...
Becoming weather ready and climate smart
“Weather ready, climate smart” is the theme of this year’s World Meteorological Day.
Brewing up a storm in 2017
The brute strength of nature was particularly evident in 2017 when hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones left trails of misery in their wake in communities around the globe.
Rain in Spain? Look to the Pacific
Most of us take the accuracy of weather forecasts for granted, not giving too much thought to the science, technology and global cooperation behind the information we receive.
A celestial pas de trois
The Flight Operations teams at EUMETSAT’s Darmstadt headquarters are carrying out an intricate, nearly two-month-long process to reposition three of Europe’s crucial Meteosat meteorological satellites.
The year in pictures: 2017
A round-up of some of the last year's images from space.