description Himawari-8 Overview
Himawari-8 is a Japanese geostationary meteorological satellite operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Launched in 2014, it provides continuous, high-resolution weather monitoring for the Asia-Pacific region from its orbital position over the equator. Equipped with the Advanced Himawari Imager, it captures full-disk Earth imagery every 10 minutes across 16 spectral bands. The satellite's rapid scanning capabilities support critical disaster response, aviation weather forecasting, and regional climate monitoring.
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Himawari-8 ranks #7 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind TRMM, ahead of GOES-R (GOES-16).
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How often does the Himawari-8 satellite take a full-disk image of the Earth?
Himawari-8 provides full-disk imagery of the Asia-Pacific region every 10 minutes. This is a massive improvement over older satellites that only captured full-disk images every 30 minutes or more.
Which organization operates the Himawari-8 satellite?
The satellite is operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). It was launched in 2014 and officially commenced operational duties in July 2015.
What kind of spectral capabilities does Himawari-8 have?
Himawari-8 features an Advanced Himawari Imager (AHI) that observes the Earth in 16 spectral bands. These include visible, near-infrared, and infrared bands, allowing for highly accurate tracking of cloud movements, typhoons, and volcanic ash.
Who uses the data collected by Himawari-8?
The primary users are the Japan Meteorological Agency and national weather services across the Asia-Pacific region. The real-time, high-resolution data is crucial for tracking severe weather events like typhoons, as well as monitoring volcanic eruptions and wildfires.
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