Category Archives: News of Interest

User Access to JPSS Data and Imagery Online

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Jorel Torres

The Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) constellation currently consists of three satellites that provide environmental monitoring around the globe and datasets to users. The three satellites are the Suomi-National Polar-orbiting Partnership (S-NPP), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – 20 … Continue reading →

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Our Thoughts and Hearts Go Out to the Boy Scouts of Nebraska and Iowa

Posted on June 12, 2008 by admin

(From SPC MCD 1327 – Concerning Tornado Watch #509) Jeff Braun Wednesday night, June 11, 2008, at just after 6:30 PM, some 93 boys, ages 13 to 18, along with 25 adult BSA staff members, were fighting for their lives as … Continue reading →

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Some Great Knowledge, Papers, and Training Materials That You May Have Missed

Posted on May 1, 2008 by admin

Jeff Braun Below are some links to, or copies of, some perhaps lesser known meteorological training materials.  Many of these have been born out of Aviation Weather programs either here in the USA through the military Air Force Weather Agency … Continue reading →

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