These little satellites could bring big advances to tropical storm forecasts - The Verge

NASA plans to launch a new constellation of satellites that will help forecasters and researchers watch developing tropical storms much more closely. The new tools are especially important for rapidly intensifying hurricanes.

Researchers want a better view of rapidly intensifying storms Hurricane Ida is seen in an image taken aboard the International Space Station in August 2021. Image: European Space Agency via NASA … [+2568 chars]

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