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'''Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)''' are optimized for long-term observation and pattern/signature recognition of phenomena in Earth's atmosphere and on Earth. Their [[satellite orbits|geosynchronous orbits]] allow them to scan the same field of view for long periods of time. | |||
One obvious trigger event is detecting severe storms and forest fires. In addition, they help in rainfall and snow cover estimation, which can predict floods and winter storms. They track the movement of sea and lake ice. | |||
Revision as of 11:55, 28 June 2009
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) are optimized for long-term observation and pattern/signature recognition of phenomena in Earth's atmosphere and on Earth. Their geosynchronous orbits allow them to scan the same field of view for long periods of time.
One obvious trigger event is detecting severe storms and forest fires. In addition, they help in rainfall and snow cover estimation, which can predict floods and winter storms. They track the movement of sea and lake ice.