NASA/NOAA Watch Hurricane Season 2009 With Fresh Eyes

The video discusses the GOES satellites, focusing on the recently launched GOES-14. These satellites, a joint effort by NASA and NOAA, are crucial for tracking hurricanes and severe storms. They orbit the Earth at 22,000 miles, providing continuous images that help predict storm paths and landfalls. The video highlights the importance of daily satellite images for weather forecasts and the technological advancements in satellite imagery over the past decades. It concludes with resources for further learning about hurricanes and the GOES mission.

What is the primary mission of the Ghost satellites?

How do Ghost satellites contribute to hurricane tracking?

Why is it important to have daily images from the Ghost satellites?

What advancements have been made in satellite technology since the 1970s?

Where can individuals go to learn more about hurricanes and the GOES mission?