Large clusters of thunderstorms organize into tropical storms off the west coast of Africa during hurricane season. Forecasters rely on weather satellites for data on storm location, structure, and intensity. Recently, the Trump administration announced the termination of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program and the Navy's forecasting data collection. This move is postponed to allow further assessment as meteorologists emphasize the importance of DMSP data in monitoring and forecasting hurricanes. The infrared data from satellites is crucial for identifying storm characteristics and preparing for potential landfall.
Satellites provide essential data for meteorologists, helping to forecast weather and prepare countries for hurricanes. The end of DMSP data collection poses significant challenges.
Meteorologists use infrared satellite data to detect the coldest cloud-top temperatures, revealing areas with high wind speeds and rainfall rates, critical for accurate hurricane forecasting.
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