Contributions from Jochen Kerkmann (Eumetsat), Hans Joachim Lutz (Eumetsat),Marianne König (Eumetsat),Jose Prieto (Eumetsat), Pirkko Pylkko (FMI), HansPeter Roesli (SMA), Daniel Rosenfeld (HUJ), Johannes Schmetz (Eumetsat), Veronika Zwatz-Meise (ZAMG)
Edited by Veronika Zwatz-Meise (ZAMG)
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"From MTP to MSG" - Benefits of the new generation
From MTP to MSG
Introduction to MSG Channels
Click here for a
simple overview
of all MSG channels.
Channels |
Basic information |
Characteristic applications and examples |
SEVIRI instrument |
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Solar channels: Ch01, Ch02, Ch03 |
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Ch12: HRV |
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Ch04: 3.9 µm |
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Window channels - IR: Ch07, Ch09, Ch10 |
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Absorption channels - WV: Ch05, Ch06 |
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Absorption channels - Ozone: Ch08 |
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Absorption channels - CO2: Ch11 |
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RGB applications |
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Cloud Processes |
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Applications for weather analysis and forecasting
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Basic information |
Characteristic examples |
Synoptic scale cloud configurations |
- Fronts
- Cyclones and Cyclogenesis
- More to be added
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Meso scale cloud configurations |
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Fog |
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Orographic cloud |
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Hazardous weather in small scale |
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Tropical Cyclones |
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Ocean and Land surface
Basic Applications |
Characteristic examples |
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Atmospheric Constituents
Basic Applications |
Characteristic examples and editional Loops |
- Water Vapour - To be added
- Dust and Aerosols
- Volcanic Ash Plumes - To be added
- Smoke
- Ozone - Under construction
- Industrial Haze - To be added
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Special Phenomena
Climate Applications
To be added
Satellite data for Numerical Weather Prediction
To be added