GINI satellite data for AWIPS has 2 major differences when compared to native GOES data.

Changing the default enhancements can allow us to see specific phenomena.

CIRA/RAMM has developed specific enhancements that show features of the specific GOES imager channels which are useful for interpretation.

Color curves in AWIPS should take advantage of the high resolution satellite data. Black and white curves are useful for integrated data displays.

Instead of making repetitive adjustments to detect specific features you can save time by using modified enhancements.

Change the fog/stratus product enhancement in AWIPS by following the guide at WRH.

There are a few subtle issues concerning the visible (saturation), 3.9 um (pattern at warm end), 6.7 um (temperature scale) and composited data.