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space5 days ago•3 min saved

MTG-I2 Poised for Liftoff as Ariane 6 Carries Europe’s Next-Gen Weather Satellite

MTG-I2, the Meteosat Third Generation-Imager-2 satellite, has been encapsulated inside the Ariane 6 fairing and is on the launch pad in French Guiana for liftoff on 27 August; the fairing is closed, the upper segment hoisted onto the launcher, and the Mobile Gantry will roll away before countdown. After extensive testing in Cannes and transport to the spaceport, MTG-I2 will orbit for at least eight and a half years and will provide high‑resolution atmospheric data every 2.5 minutes to improve weather forecasts over Europe and northern Africa, aiding early warnings for severe storms and heavy rain. VA270 marks Ariane 6’s ninth launch, placing MTG-I2 into geostationary transfer orbit; the mission is led by ESA, built by Thales Alenia Space with OHB System and Leonardo, and operated by EUMETSAT after commissioning.

via European Space Agency|

#ariane-6 #esa #meteosat-third-generation

technology26 days ago•7 min saved

DeepMind's WeatherNext Extends Lead Time for Hurricanes Using Open-Source AI

Google DeepMind’s WeatherNext AI can predict hurricane tracks and intensities using lower-resolution data, providing about a day more lead time than current models and producing thousands of scenario outputs to map uncertainty. It accurately forecast a Category 5 threat days in advance during Hurricane Melissa in 2025, and the team will open-source the models for research. While promising, the system’s inner workings are not fully understood, and forecasters emphasize that humans must translate predictions into actionable decisions.

via WIRED|

#artificial-intelligence #deepmind #hurricanes

science2 months ago•4 min saved

Ocean Monitoring Cut Could Leave Forecasts Flying Blind

Scientists warn that the US plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative would degrade ocean heat-content data and seriously undermine weather forecasts and El Niño predictions, with forecasts becoming less reliable and a projected 163% increase in error for annual ocean-heating rates; the move would hit GOOS data worldwide, raising economic costs, while the NSF says the program is being descaled rather than canceled, and Europe is bolstering its own OceanEye monitoring.

via The Guardian|

#climate-change #el-nino #ocean

film3 months ago•19 min saved

When the Forecast Decides D-Day: A WWII Weather Thriller

THR’s review of Pressure deems Anthony Maras’s WWII drama a taut, cerebral thriller about the weather forecast that could decide D-Day. Focusing on meteorologist Dr. James Stagg (Andrew Scott) and his clashes with Irving Krick and Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) over whether to delay the invasion, the film—based on David Haig’s stage play and using archival footage—builds sustained tension across the 72 hours leading up to the operation, with Scott delivering a standout, nuanced performance. Release date: May 29, 2026.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#andrew-scott #brendan-fraser #film

science6 months ago•2 min saved

NASA Names STRIVE and EDGE to Map Earth's Atmosphere and Ice

NASA selected two Earth System Explorers missions, STRIVE and EDGE, to advance understanding of Earth’s atmosphere, ozone recovery, and surface/topography of glaciers and sea ice. STRIVE will deliver high-resolution, near-global atmospheric measurements to improve longer-range weather forecasts, while EDGE will map the 3D structure of ecosystems and ice-covered terrain, building on ICESat-2 and GEDI data. Both enter the next development phase with 2027 confirmation reviews and a cost cap of $355 million each, with launches not earlier than 2030.

via NASA (.gov)|

#earth-science #ice-topography #nasa

science7 months ago•5 min saved

Europe's MTG-Sounder Sends First Infrared Images, Boosting Weather Forecasts

ESA released the first infrared and humidity images from the Meteosat Third Generation-Sounder, captured from geostationary orbit, showing Europe will gain frequent, detailed atmospheric data to improve nowcasting and severe-weather forecasts across Europe and northern Africa.

via European Space Agency|

#esa #infrared-sounder #meteosat-third-generation

science-and-environment8 months ago•0 min saved

Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Major Climate Research Center in Colorado

Trump officials plan to dismantle the global climate and weather forecasting system, which could impact international climate science and weather prediction efforts.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-forecasting #climate-science #government-policy

science-and-technology8 months ago•3 min saved

AI Advances Enhance Global and Regional Weather Forecasting

NOAA has launched new AI-driven global weather prediction models, including AIGFS, AIGEFS, and HGEFS, which significantly improve forecast speed, accuracy, and resource efficiency, marking a major advancement in meteorological technology and forecasting capabilities.

via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (.gov)|

#ai-weather-models #climate-prediction #ensemble-systems

science9 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Develop 1-Kilometer Scale Digital Twin of Earth

Scientists have developed a highly detailed digital twin of Earth with a resolution of approximately 1.25 km, integrating weather and climate models using advanced supercomputers and software engineering, marking a significant breakthrough in climate prediction capabilities.

via ScienceAlert|

#climate-modeling #digital-twin #earth

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Senator Cantwell urges Trump to invest in advanced weather forecasting systems

Senator Maria Cantwell urges President Trump to reconsider proposed budget cuts to NOAA, advocating for bipartisan investments in weather forecasting infrastructure, including modernizing alert systems and upgrading satellites, especially after recent devastating floods in Texas. The letter emphasizes improving weather prediction capabilities without directly addressing climate change, amidst ongoing staff reductions and budget cuts.

via CNN|

#bipartisan-investment #noaa-budget-cuts #politics

politics1 year ago•7 min saved

Trump's NOAA Nominee Promises Staffing Boost and Leadership in Weather Forecasting

President Trump's NOAA pick, Neil Jacobs, emphasized the importance of fully staffing weather forecast offices and supported budget cuts to NOAA's research programs, while acknowledging human influence on climate change. The hearing highlighted concerns over staffing shortages, budget proposals, and the agency's role in disaster prediction, amid ongoing debates about climate policy and government funding.

via The Washington Post|

#climate-change #noaa #politics

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump’s NOAA Nominee Promises to Strengthen Weather Services and Leadership

Neil Jacobs, nominated to lead NOAA, pledges to prioritize rebuilding staffing at the National Weather Service after significant cuts under the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of local community relationships and accurate weather forecasts, despite ongoing budget and staffing challenges.

via Government Executive|

#floods #noaa #science-and-technology

politics1 year ago•20 min saved

House Dems Warn of Deadly Consequences from Weather Service Cuts

House Democrats warn that proposed Trump administration cuts to NOAA and weather forecasting agencies could lead to needless deaths, especially amid increasing severe weather events like Texas floods, emphasizing the importance of federal expertise and resources for disaster preparedness.

via Politico|

#federal-budget #house-democrats #noaa-cuts

science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump's NOAA nominee faces Senate hearing amid Texas floods and forecast ambitions

Neil Jacobs, President Trump's nominee to lead NOAA, aims to restore the U.S. as a global leader in weather forecasting through new technology and industry partnerships, amid ongoing debates over staffing, funding cuts, and the agency's performance during recent disasters.

via Axios|

#budget-cuts #national-weather-service #neil-jacobs

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Texas Floods Highlight Impact of NOAA Budget Cuts on Weather Response

Senator Ted Cruz, who recently cut $150 million from NOAA funding aimed at improving weather forecasts, was on vacation in Greece when deadly flooding struck Central Texas. The funding cuts followed staffing reductions at NOAA, raising concerns about their impact on disaster preparedness. Cruz defended the NWS against claims that understaffing worsened the disaster and emphasized the need for a serious examination of early warning systems. Cruz returned to Texas to visit the disaster site after being criticized for vacationing during the crisis.

via Salon.com|

#disaster-response #noaa-funding-cuts #politics