United Kingdom | NOAA-20

Product Name: NOAA-20


Manufacturer Name: BAE Systems


Product Description: NOAA-20, launched in November 2017 as part of the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS), is one of the most advanced environmental satellites ever created. Designed to enhance weather forecasting and climate monitoring, NOAA-20 delivers critical satellite data and imagery that aids in predicting severe weather events such as tornadoes, floods, and wildfires. Equipped with a suite of advanced remote sensing instruments, including the Visible Infrared Imager Radiometer Suite (VIIRS), Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS), and the Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS), NOAA-20 provides more accurate and timely weather predictions. Managed by NOAA and built by BAE Systems, this satellite plays a key role in improving long-term climate monitoring and forecasting capabilities, ensuring a safer, more informed world.


Country: United Kingdom


Status: Published


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