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Unique "clouds" show up on satellite - Local 10

Unique "clouds" show up on satellite Local 10 This is unique because contrails are not often seen on satellite imagery. You may be asking, “what is a contrail?” According to the National Weather Service, “A contrail is the condensation trail that is left behind by a passing jet plane. and more »

New satellite instrument for improved weather forecasts put into service - NOAA

New satellite instrument for improved weather forecasts put into service NOAA A powerful instrument designed to give scientists more refined information about Earth's atmosphere and improve weather and climate forecasts is now active and sending its first data back to Earth from America's newest polar-orbiting satellite. Infrared Sounder on NASA's Suomi NPP Starts its MissionSpace Ref (press release) all 7 news articles »

Extreme weather tied to climate change - Fox 31 KDVR.com

Extreme weather tied to climate change Fox 31 KDVR.com Calling it "weather on steroids," scientists say two new studies point to climate change. “We're losing mass up in Alaska, " said Dr. John Wahr, as he pointed to satellite images of ice sheet melting in Alaska. Using new satellite technology to create ... and more »