EUMETSAT

Stunning view of the partial #SolarEclipse from space! 🌒 In a partial solar eclipse, the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun, partially blocking the sunlight. While we see a shadow on the Sun from the ground, from space, it’s Earth that appears to be in the Moon’s shadow - just like in this video. Captured by EUMETSAT's Meteosat-12 satellite this morning 🛰

This week we gathered in Chișinău, Moldavia, for the EUMETSAT Information Days to gather feedback from the region and boost access to MTG 🛰️ data across Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia! 🌐 A key event connecting meteorological satellite data users: 🔹 Strengthening cooperation 🔹 Upgrades for better data access 🔹 Supporting #EarlyWarningsForAll Thanks to all who joined! 🙌

African RENs have a vital role to play in #climate #research. Even though RENs are well positioned to support the climate agenda, a lack of matching investment in technology and human capital prevents them from contributing significantly. This session on climate will delve into funding strategies for scaling REN infrastructure and sustainable funding models, among other things. WASCAL Climate EUMETSAT AfriGEO Ghana Meteorological Agency Invest in Open Infrastructure

Do you sometimes wish the weather forecasts ☀️ 🌨️ were more accurate? A new European weather satellite is poised to revolutionize weather forecasting from polar orbit. For the EUMETSAT MetOp Second Generation mission 🛰️ we delivered e.g. the 6-meter high satellite structure. The MetOp Second Generation-A1 satellite will carry the Copernicus Sentinel-5 instrument. It will deliver data on air pollutants, ozone, and climate-related gases An instrument that flies on all MetOp-SG satellites is the GRAS instrument (GNSS Receiver for Atmospheric Sounding) - built under full Beyond Gravity responsibility. Image credit: European Space Agency - ESA - M. Pédoussaut

New Podcast Alert! 🌍🎙️   How will machine learning, satellite innovations, and AI-driven forecasting shape the future of #weather prediction? We explore these questions in Episode 4 of our Forecasting Innovation podcast series.   Join EUMETSAT’s Chief Scientist Paolo Ruti and Christina Bonanati as they host a discussion on:   ✅ How machine learning is transforming weather predictions ✅ The latest advancements in satellite technology   ✅ The evolving costs/benefits of AI in weather science   Guest Florence Rabier, Director-General at European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts - ECMWF, shares insights on future scenarios for weather forecasting.   🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/3ZD8guX

Record participation: 270 meteorologists attended yesterday's ESSL-EUMETSAT Annual Forecaster Event. For the first time since the launch of the new satellite generation (#MTG), severe weather applications for the novel #lightning imager and total #moisture imagery were presented to the wider European forecaster community. The ESSL Weather Data Displayer, available for licencing by weather services since early March, was used to analyse warning relevant cases. #ESSL #EUMETSAT #MTG #Meteorology #SevereWeather #Innovation #WeatherForecasting #Forecasting #Satellite #Europe EUMETSAT European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL)

🌐 Last week the World Meteorological Organization released its #StateofClimate global report, confirming that 2024 was the warmest year on record. This week sees the start of our regional reports, which are designed to inform decision-making at regional level to help protect lives and livelihoods from increasingly extreme weather and climate impacts. 🌎 The State of the Climate in #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean will be presented on Friday 28 March at a WMO regional meeting in El Salvador 🇸🇻 To set the scene, here's a quick #dataviz reminder from Ed Hawkins of the evolution of global temperatures: every decade from the 1850s to 2020s. Data source: HadCRUT5 from Met Office (one of six datasets used by WMO for its global and regional reports.) https://lnkd.in/dFtbcPrP

🚀 Exciting career opportunities at EUMETSAT - help us make an impact! We are looking for talented professionals across various fields, including: 🛰️ Engineers – From flight dynamics to system development 🛰️ Administrative & Support Staff – Keeping our organisation running smoothly 🛰️ Mission & Operations Managers - Leading our missions into the future Find something for you and apply today: https://lnkd.in/e5xKwQus

🚀 Expanding the Possibilities of #PrecisionViticulture with Space Technologies! Yesterday, our team had the incredible opportunity to visit EUMETSAT – the European operational satellite agency for monitoring weather, climate, and the environment. We gained valuable insights into their mission, the evolution of satellite technology, and its impact on various industries. At first glance, viticulture—a deeply traditional sector—might seem disconnected from modern #digital space technologies. But after engaging discussions, the links became clear: 🌍 Climate Insights: EUMETSAT’s extensive historical meteorological data can help analyse the effects of #ClimateChange on vineyard productivity. 💧 Smart Irrigation: With water management becoming a pressing issue, even in Germany, integrating satellite data could be a game changer for future vineyard management. This visit reinforced the importance of cross-sector collaboration in driving #sustainability in viticulture. Who knows? One day, satellites not yet focused on agriculture may revolutionise vineyard management! We would like to thank EUMETSAT and European Space Agency - ESA for making this visit possible for us! 🍇🔭 #Innovation #AgTech #RemoteSensing #SustainableAgriculture Christine Träger-Chatterjee Peter Albert Carla Barroso Angus Palmar Dimitrios S. Paraforos Galibjon Sharipov Sandra Engelmann Iryna Popova Maria Karampoiki Marco Bignardi Eszter Geberth Burawich Pamornnak Björn Poss Tetiana Pavlenko @JohnLewis @GuntherSchrauth

🚀 Meet Gary Fowler, the "instrument whisperer" and one of many behind the Meteosat Third Generation mission! From childhood dreams of space (and dinosaurs) to leading the team that shapes the cutting-edge MTG satellite instruments, his work helps ensure the data serves those who need it most. 🛰️ Read more here: https://bit.ly/4caFxSP