Eyes in the Sky: Satellite Forecasts
Up, Up, and Away with Accuracy: How Satellites Power Our Weather Forecasts We've all been there – glued to our phones, refreshing weather apps every five minutes, desperately hoping for sunshine or a reprieve from the downpour. But have you ever stopped to think about how those accurate predictions are made? While ground-based instruments play a crucial role, the real MVPs in delivering reliable weather forecasts are the unsung heroes high above: satellites. These technological marvels orbit our planet, acting as our eyes in the sky, constantly collecting data about everything from temperature and humidity to cloud formation and wind patterns. This information is then relayed back to meteorologists on Earth, who use sophisticated computer models to analyze it and...