The EarthCARE satellite which was launched less than 2 months ago, has returned images from two of its 4 instruments.  The first images from its multispectral imager have been delivered now. It showcases various types of clouds and cloud temperatures from across the globe. This instrument sets a valuable context for the data from EarthCARE’s other instruments to be added.  EarthCARE is equipped with 4 state- of – art instruments – a cloud profiling radar, an atmospheric liar, a broadband radiometer and a multispectral imager, making a range of different measurements simultaneously. These measurements will help determine how clouds and … Continue reading EarthCARE Satellite Reveals Stunning Cloud Data Just Weeks After Launch: What Its Multispectral Imager Uncovered