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GOES-16 is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Launched on November 19, 2016, it is the first of the GOES-R series, which also includes GOES-17, GOES-18, and GOES-19. GOES-16 provides continuous imagery and atmospheric measurements of the Western Hemisphere from its orbital position covering the Eastern United States and Atlantic Ocean. It carries the Advanced Baseline Imager and the Geostationary Lightning Mapper, enabling more frequent and detailed weather observations than previous GOES satellites.
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What is the primary mission of the GOES-16 satellite?
GOES-16 is an advanced geostationary weather satellite operated by NOAA to monitor the Eastern United States and the Atlantic Ocean. Its primary mission is to provide rapid, high-resolution imagery to improve weather forecasting and hurricane tracking.
When was GOES-16 launched?
NOAA launched the GOES-16 satellite on November 19, 2016. After a period of testing and calibration, it officially became operational in late 2017.
What unique instruments does GOES-16 carry?
GOES-16 carries the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM), which is the first instrument of its kind flown in geostationary orbit. It allows meteorologists to track total lightning activity continuously across the Americas in real-time.
How often can GOES-16 capture images of Earth?
The Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI) on GOES-16 can capture a full-disk image of Earth every 15 minutes. It can also scan the contiguous United States every 5 minutes, providing unprecedented detail of developing storm systems.
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