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Arctic Weather Satellite: improving weather forecasts
As its name suggests, the new Arctic Weather Satellite mission is expected to improve weather forecasts in the Arctic – a region that currently lacks data for accurate short-term forecasts. Carrying a cross-track scanning microwave radiometer, the Arctic Weather Satellite mission provides measurements of atmospheric humidity and temperature.
As well as improving nowcasting and numerical weather prediction, the Arctic Weather Satellite mission will also support research into climate change.
