US, European Satellites Study Hurricanes During El Niño
The Sentinel-6B satellite, launched last November, is improving hurricane forecasts alongside its predecessor, according to NASA.
NASA and its European partners are using two satellites to study hurricanes during the current El Niño period, according to a NASA announcement.
The Sentinel-6B satellite, launched last November, is now flying 30 seconds behind its predecessor, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, to improve hurricane forecasts and benefit industries including shipping, according to the announcement.
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- How 2 US, European Satellites Are Studying Hurricanes During El Niño — NASA Breaking News
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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