Earth from Orbit: NOAA Debuts First Imagery from GOES-18

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Just in! The first images from NOAA's GOES 18 satellite can be found here: GOES-18 collects critical weather data, high resolution imagery and other vital information.

This GOES-18 image shows the contiguous United States observed by each of the ABI’s 16 channels on May 5, 2022. This 16-panel image shows the ABI’s two visible, four near-infrared and 10 infrared channels. The visible and near-IR bands are gray-colored, while the infrared bands have the warmer brightness temperatures mapped to warmer colors. The different appearance of each band is due to how each band reflects or absorbs radiation.

Data from multiple ABI channels can be combined to create imagery that approximates what the human eye would see from space—a result known as. Combining data from different channels in different ways also allows meteorologists to highlight features of interest. GOES-18 is currently undergoing post-launch testing, validation and calibration of its instruments and systems to prepare it for operations. The ABI cooling system is performing well, with no signs of the. The ABI was redesigned for GOES-18 to reduce the likelihood of future cooling system anomalies. The new design uses a simpler hardware configuration that eliminates the filters that are susceptible to debris.

 

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