Tropical Cyclone Ita is strengthening due to increased wind speeds and cold cloud top temperatures detected by NASA's Aqua satellite. The storm's center is consolidating, surrounded by strong thunderstorms, and is expected to move towards Queensland, Australia over the next three days.
Researchers found that 46% of deforming volcanoes erupted, while 94% of non-deforming ones did not. The study uses satellite radar to identify unrest on a regional or global scale, targeting ground-based monitoring.
The University of Leeds is set to host two national centres for Earth observation research, driving economic growth through space technologies. Scientists will analyse satellite data to track climate change and ice sheet movements, providing unprecedented views of the planet.
Researchers at Duke University have successfully grown lab-grown muscle that demonstrates self-healing properties, integrating into mice quickly and contracting powerfully. The breakthrough, led by Nenad Bursac, uses well-developed contractile muscle fibers and satellite cells to create a microenvironment for regeneration.
The Landsat satellite helps track urban change, which impacts a community's flood risk, using data from NASA and the US Geological Survey. Urbanization increases flood risk as impermeable surfaces absorb water, leading to more frequent and severe flooding.
A satellite tagging study of migrating New England leatherback turtles has greatly improved understanding of their seasonal high-use habitats, diving activity, and response to ocean features. The study found that leatherbacks prefer habitats with specific ecoregion, topography, and sea surface temperature conditions.
Tropical Storm Mike formed in the Southern Pacific Ocean on March 19, according to NOAA's GOES-West satellite. The storm has generated warnings for the Southern Cook Islands and is expected to move quickly to the south-southeast before potentially becoming extra-tropical.
Tropical Cyclone Gillian has returned to a remnant low status after passing north of Australia's Top End. The system is surrounded by dry air, sapping its ability to generate thunderstorms.
A late winter storm brought 6-12 inches of snow to the Mid-Atlantic, with clouds and snowflakes visible on NASA satellite imagery. The NOAA GOES-East satellite captured the storm's path, showing its movement through the region.
TRMM satellite data shows heavy rainfall rates and powerful thunderstorms in the northeast Gulf of Carpentaria, indicating a potential rebirth of Tropical Cyclone Gillian. The system is expected to intensify over the next 24-36 hours, posing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to coastal communities.
Tropical Cyclone Gillian weakened to a remnant low pressure area after landfall in Queensland, but satellite data indicates it may be intensifying. A compact storm system is forming, with thunderstorms developing along the southern quadrant, and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center has upgraded its chances of re-forming.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured a visible image of Tropical Cyclone Hadi's remnants on March 12, showing the strongest thunderstorms south of the center. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center downgraded the potential for significant tropical cyclone development to low due to marginal environment and weak model development.
The Ground Validation program gathers similar precipitation data on the ground to compare with satellite data, improving models and understanding precipitation physics. Remote campaigns and a Precipitation Science Research Facility supplement GPM data, allowing scientists to monitor precipitation under various conditions.
The TRMM satellite's data revealed a large low-pressure center in the Pacific Ocean moving towards California, resulting in over four inches of rain and evacuation orders. The storm then affected Arizona, New Mexico, and eventually the Ohio Valley, with precipitation and snow covering large areas of the Eastern US.
NASA successfully tested remote robotic oxidizer transfer technology, enabling robots to replenish hazardous propellant in satellites. The technology has the potential to extend satellite life, mitigate orbital debris, and aid commercial satellite servicing.
Tropical cyclone Faxai reached typhoon strength with maximum sustained winds near 65 knots/74.8 mph on March 4. The NASA Aqua satellite captured an image of the storm, showing tightly wrapped bands of thunderstorms around its center. Forecasters predict Faxai will maintain typhoon strength for a day before weakening.
A major winter storm brought snow and freezing rain to the US east coast on March 2-3, with data from NOAA's GOES-East satellite compiled into a video by NASA. The storm's movement was tracked using MODIS instrument data, providing a clear picture of its path.
The TRMM satellite observed heavy rainfall and towering thunderstorms around Tropical Storm Faxai, with rain falling at a rate of over 89 mm/hour. The storm is expected to move north and intensify before becoming extra-tropical.
NASA's Terra satellite captured visible images of Tropical Cyclone Guito as it exited the Mozambique Channel and moved into the open waters of the Southern Indian Ocean. The storm had maximum sustained winds near 60 knots/69.0 mph/111.1 kph, located just south of the channel.
The TRMM satellite revealed that Tropical Cyclone Guito produced heavy rainfall at a rate of over 50mm per hour in the Mozambique Channel. The satellite data contradicts earlier forecasts predicting landfall, highlighting the importance of accurate weather modeling and monitoring.
NASA and NOAA combined satellite footage shows the massive winter storm's development and movement, with clouds and snow stretching from southern US to northeast. The storm brought freezing rain, significant snow accumulations, and ice storm warnings across mid-Atlantic states.
High-resolution satellite images successfully counted southern right whales off the Argentinian coast, using automatic detection methods that outperformed traditional manual detection. The study's findings suggest this new approach could be applied to other whale species and marine mammal populations.
Researchers from British Antarctic Survey demonstrated a new method using Very High Resolution satellite imagery and image processing software to automatically detect and count whales breeding in the Golfo Nuevo, Peninsula Valdes. This semi-automated technique has been shown to achieve 89% accuracy in identifying probable whales.
The TRMM satellite measured intense feeder bands producing the heaviest rain near La Reunion and Mauritius Islands, dropping 175mm/hour at a rate of over 6.9 inches.
Scientists discovered that Amazon forest canopy greening during the dry season is not caused by biophysical changes, but rather by shadowing within the canopy and satellite observation artifacts. Correcting for this issue reveals a relatively constant greenness and canopy structure throughout the dry season.
Tropical Cyclone Edilson formed on February 5, threatening several land areas including Rodrigues Island and Mauritius. NASA's Aqua satellite captured visible and infrared data showing a large storm system with heavy rain potential.
Tropical Storm Edna has developed in the South Pacific Ocean east of Queensland, while System 94P/Fletcher continues to have a medium chance for development. NASA's Aqua satellite captured both storms in one infrared image, showing convection and thunderstorm development beginning to erode System 94P's center over land.
Researchers have developed a smartphone-based system that can locate buried avalanche victims using satellite navigation, promising faster and more precise rescue operations. The Galileo-LawinenFon system uses the combined signals of GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS satellite systems to pinpoint accident victims in seconds.
The TRMM satellite monitored a System 91S tropical low in the Mozambique Channel, showing intense rainfall and towering thunderstorms. The analysis suggests a medium chance of development over the next 24 hours.
The TRMM satellite has provided critical data on the devastating floods and landslides triggered by System 91W in the Philippines. The analysis revealed extremely high rainfall totals of over 1,168mm near northeastern Mindanao, causing 34 reported deaths.
Tropical Cyclone June formed in the Southern Pacific Ocean, with NASA's Aqua satellite capturing infrared data on the storm. The cyclone has high cloud top temperatures indicating powerful thunderstorms dropping heavy rainfall over open waters.
System 94S continues to track over Western Australia and the Northern Territory, with NASA's Aqua satellite detecting powerful thunderstorms northwest of the low-pressure center. Heavy rainfall warnings have been issued for the region, with some storms potentially producing heavy rain rates.
The TRMM satellite provided detailed time series data on Tropical Cyclone Ian, capturing its intense rainfall rates of over 169 mm/hour around the eye. The satellite's data revealed a well-defined eye wall with powerful thunderstorms reaching heights of up to 15 km.
Tropical Cyclone Colin is losing organization and strength due to cooler sea surface temperatures and increased vertical wind shear, with most precipitation occurring on its southern side. The storm is expected to weaken into a cold-core low pressure area in the next couple of days.
NASA's Aqua satellite captured Tropical Cyclone Bruce's developing eye in a visible image, showing a consolidating low-level circulation center and improved thunderstorm banding. The cyclone strengthened to a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 57.5 mph, expected to intensify over the next couple of days.
The NASA TRMM satellite tracked and analyzed heavy rainfall near tropical cyclones affecting the Philippines in 2013. The resulting animations show almost four feet of rain fell in parts of northern and central Philippines, with some areas receiving over 1,200 mm (~47 inches) of rainfall.
NASA's Aqua satellite detected a low-pressure system with strong convection and high thunderstorm cloud tops in the northern Indian Ocean. The system is expected to develop into Tropical Depression 06B and move north-northeastward towards the Bay of Bengal, with wind speeds estimated at 25-30 knots.
VTT has developed a new method to accurately assess tropical forest cover using numerical satellite images. This method enables forest mapping with high accuracy and is being used in the EU's ReCover project in several tropical regions.
The Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Core Observatory will track global precipitation by combining measurements from multiple satellites. The satellite has undergone rigorous environmental tests and integration to ensure its survival in space.
NASA's TRMM satellite monitored Tropical Storm Melissa's transition to a tropical storm, revealing intense rainfall rates of up to 55 mm/hour. The satellite's Precipitation Radar data also showed the storm's structure, including towering convection near its center.
The NASA TRMM satellite captured detailed data on Super-typhoon Haiyan before it struck the Philippines, revealing sustained winds of up to 195 mph. The storm's extreme power was showcased in the satellite imagery, with a well-defined eye surrounded by moderate rain and multiple rainbands.
A NASA satellite revealed intense rainfall around Super Typhoon Haiyan's eye, with rates of over 100mm/hour. The storm's powerful winds and convection patterns indicate catastrophic damage upon landfall in the Philippines.
Typhoon Haiyan is intensifying quickly as it moves through the Philippine Sea, with rainfall rates reaching up to 50-60 mm/hour near the center. NASA's TRMM satellite provided data on the storm's northeastern quadrant, revealing some thunderstorms reached heights of over 10 km.
Before hitting wind shear, NASA's TRMM Satellite observed heavy rainfall in Typhoon Krosa, with rain rates exceeding 116mm/hour. The storm weakened significantly over the South China Sea, making landfall far south of Vietnam on Nov. 5.
A new tropical depression formed in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on November 1, with NASA's TRMM satellite detecting moderate rainfall and NOAA's GOES-West satellite capturing cloud extent. The depression is expected to strengthen and become a tropical storm by the weekend.
Tropical Depression Raymond decoupled from its mid-level circulation center, weakening due to cooler sea temperatures and dry air. The storm's lower level circulation has pushed away from the center, causing it to weaken further.
A new study mapping gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon reveals a 400% increase in mining extent from 1999 to 2012 and tripled average annual rate of forest loss. The research used satellite monitoring and field surveys to detect small-scale mining operations, confirming up to 94% accuracy.
Tropical Storm Lorenzo is facing wind shear and will move into cooler waters, sapping its strength. The NHC notes that despite wind shear, Lorenzo maintains deep convection with strongest thunderstorms in its eastern quadrant.
Tropical Storm Raymond has started moving away from the coast of south-central Mexico, with a west-southwesterly direction indicated in microwave satellite imagery. Weakening storm expected to drop more rain on already drenched state of Guerrero.
Tropical Storm Lorenzo formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Oct. 21, strengthening into a tropical storm just six hours later. NASA's Aqua satellite captured images of the depression before it became a storm, while NOAA's GOES satellite showed its progression and expected weakening trend.
Researchers have designed a fire-spotting satellite using advanced sensors and analysis software, which can detect hot spots in search of newly ignited wildfires. The satellite could view the Western states continuously, directing firefighting resources to prevent fires from growing out of control.
The 13th Atlantic tropical depression formed on Oct. 21 near Bermuda, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph/55 kph. The NOAA GOES-East satellite captured its development in a 29-second animation, showing strengthening thunderstorms and convection.
Typhoon Francisco passed west of Guam on October 18 as NASA's TRMM satellite measured its heavy rainfall, with rain falling at over 113 mm/hour in powerful storms. The storm is forecast to become a super-typhoon, reaching maximum sustained winds of at least 130 knots/150 mph.
The TRMM satellite observed a 'hot tower' near the center of Tropical Depression 11, indicating it would strengthen into Tropical Storm Jerry. The storm later strengthened with maximum sustained winds near 40 mph.
A month-long study by University of Houston aims to enhance air quality forecasting using satellite data and numerical models. The team collected extensive data from mobile labs, aircraft, and satellites to develop more accurate pollution sensors.
Typhoon Pabuk's eye shrunk to 25 nautical miles in diameter after high clouds covered the center, reducing visibility on NASA satellite imagery. The storm is expected to remain at sea and transition into an extra-tropical storm by Sept. 27.
Hurricane Manuel brought intense rainfall to northwestern Mexico, causing destruction, and its remnants streamed into southwestern Texas, bringing showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall rates reached up to 2 inches per hour, with potential for heavy rain and mudslides.
The TRMM satellite has observed heavy rainfall and banding of thunderstorms around System 98W in the northwestern Pacific, indicating potential consolidation into a tropical depression. The system is expected to become a tropical depression within 24 hours as it moves northwards.
TRMM satellite data revealed heaviest rainfall in the Gulf of Mexico, with rates reaching 2 inches per hour, and moderate rainfall stretching inland over eastern Mexico. The remnants of Ingrid are expected to produce significant flooding and mudslides in eastern Mexico, with totals ranging from 10-15 inches.
Tropical Storm Gabrielle regained strength after being weakened by southwesterly wind shear. Another low-pressure system, System 93L, is expected to develop in the Gulf of Mexico, with favorable environmental conditions for its formation.