P1.21 Goes Cloud Detection at the Global Hydrology and Climate Center

NOAA’s geostationary satellites play a key role in observing the spatial and temporal variations in surface and atmospheric features over much of North America and surrounding ocean regions. The nearly continuous viewing of the GOES-East and West satellites allows for the rapid temporal sampling of changes in land surface temperature, atmospheric stability, and clouds which are important for monitoring shortterm weather. While limited in spatial resolution compared to low-earth orbiting satellites, the GOES Imager and Sounder data and products are heavily used by NOAA, DOD, NASA, and other agencies and private companies to support their operational requirements.