The third generation of Meteosat satellites (Meteosat Third Generation – MTG) are poised to ensure the continuity of data for weather forecasting for the next two decades, says the European Space Agency (ESA). MTG will improve the current imager capabilities, with real-time lightning imaging and an all-new infrared sounding capability for early detection of severe ...

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