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When the next generation of NOAA geostationary satellites, GOES-R,
launches in 2016, it will deliver highly advanced data
and will continue an important legacy of Earth observations.
The primary sensor on the GOES-R
series is the Advanced Baseline Imager or the ABI.
This instrument will image Earth's weather, climate
and environment and will improve every product from the current GOES imager.
With as many as
16 spectral bands. the ABI instrument will deliver a greater number of
products with 5 times faster coverage rate and 4 times better
spatial resolution than the current GOES imagers.
FASTER, means improving real-time forecasting capabilities.
With ABI on board, GOES-R will deliver rapid scan images
EVERY SINGLE MINUTE, allowing forecasters to get a much quicker update
on developing atmospheric events.
ABI will be able to produce a full scan of the Earth in 5 minutes,
which is another significant improvement over the current 30-minute scan.
BETTER SPATIAL RESOLUTION
means that ABI will deliver spectacular 3 dimensional visuals
along with enhanced detection of the early stages of severe weather events.
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ABI's data will help meteorologists zoom in and track an area of
developing storms in much greater detail.
Knowing how rapidly storm clouds are forming will mean earlier warnings for
people on the ground. ABI will track and monitor cloud formation,
atmospheric motion, convection, land surface temperature,
ocean dynamics, flow of water, fire,
smoke, volcanic ash plume, aerosols and air quality,
as well as vegetation health. Better data quality
and faster scan speed will contribute to fewer weather related flight delays
and incidents with volcanic ash plumes, as well as earlier preparation
for tropical storms and hurricanes.
By delivering a better and larger suite of weather, climate,
and environmental products, ABI is poised to become a true
success story, benefitting the public by enhancing the Nation's weather
prediction capabilities.
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