description GOES-R (GOES-16) Overview
GOES-16, the first satellite of the GOES-R series, is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Launched in 2016, it continuously monitors the Western Hemisphere from a fixed position above the Americas. It features the Advanced Baseline Imager, which captures atmospheric, terrestrial, and oceanic imagery in 16 spectral bands at a much higher spatial and temporal resolution than its predecessors. This data is crucial for meteorologists tracking severe weather.
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What is the difference between GOES-R and GOES-16?
GOES-R is the name of the satellite series and the specific spacecraft before it reached orbit; upon successfully reaching geostationary orbit in 2016, it was officially designated GOES-16. It was the first satellite in the highly advanced GOES-R series.
How fast can the GOES-16 satellite image the Western Hemisphere?
GOES-16 features the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), which can scan the full disk of the Earth three times faster than previous generations. It can capture the contiguous United States every 5 minutes and small, targeted areas every 30 seconds.
What government agencies are responsible for the GOES-16 satellite?
The satellite is operated jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA. NASA managed the design and launch, while NOAA handles daily operations and data distribution.
Besides standard imaging, what other major instruments does GOES-16 carry?
GOES-16 includes the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM). This instrument is the first of its kind in geostationary orbit, capable of continuously tracking total lightning activity across the Americas to help predict severe thunderstorms and tornadoes.
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