1 00:00:02,635 --> 00:00:09,976 On June 2, 2022, NOAA shared striking first imagery from the GOES-18 lightning mapper. 2 00:00:09,976 --> 00:00:17,017 Launched on March 1, GOES-18 is NOAA's newest geostationary satellite. 3 00:00:17,484 --> 00:00:24,457 Onboard GOES-18 is the Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM). 4 00:00:24,824 --> 00:00:29,763 GLM continuously detects and maps lightning activity 5 00:00:29,763 --> 00:00:33,833 over the Americas and adjacent ocean regions. 6 00:00:37,670 --> 00:00:43,276 Rapid increases in total lightning activity often precede severe and tornadic thunderstorms. 7 00:00:43,276 --> 00:00:47,981 GLM helps forecasters identify intensifying storms. 8 00:00:49,449 --> 00:00:53,987 Recently, GLM monitored lightning activity within severe 9 00:00:53,987 --> 00:00:57,490 storms across the U.S. 10 00:00:59,659 --> 00:01:03,763 The instrument captured significant lightning activity in the 11 00:01:03,763 --> 00:01:08,101 derecho that moved across the Northern Plains on May 12-13. 12 00:01:09,102 --> 00:01:18,178 Scientists and forecasters can extract 3D information from GLM observations. 13 00:01:19,679 --> 00:01:23,616 This imagery reveals how GLM captures the evolution of individual 14 00:01:23,616 --> 00:01:27,787 storm cells that combine to form massive storm systems. 15 00:01:31,624 --> 00:01:39,466 Widespread weather events pose particular challenges for the aviation industry. 16 00:01:42,302 --> 00:01:47,307 GLM data helps pilots and air traffic controllers route flights 17 00:01:47,307 --> 00:01:52,145 to maximize safety and minimize economic impacts. 18 00:01:55,815 --> 00:02:01,721 GOES-18 is undergoing post-launch testing to prepare it for operations. 19 00:02:03,223 --> 00:02:10,096 NOAA plans for GOES-18 to begin operating as GOES West in early 2023. 20 00:02:10,096 --> 00:02:11,498 Earth From Orbit: Flashy First Imagery from GOES-18 Geostationary Lightning Mapper 21 00:02:11,498 --> 00:02:12,932 Imagery from GOES-18 during the post-launch testing phase should be considered preliminary and non-operational 22 00:02:12,932 --> 00:02:13,666 NOAA Logo 23 00:02:13,666 --> 00:02:14,400 NASA Meatball 24 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:15,135 CIRA Logo 25 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:15,735 CISESS Logo 26 00:02:15,735 --> 00:02:16,236 Lockheed Martin Logo