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NOAA shared the first stunning views of our planet from GOES-18.

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Launched on March 1, 2022, GOES-18 is NOAA's newest geostationary satellite.

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Onboard GOES-18 is the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI).

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The ABI has 16 channels that measure energy at different wavelengths

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along the electromagnetic spectrum.

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These channels obtain information about Earth's atmosphere, land and ocean.

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The ABI provides high-resolution imagery and atmospheric measurements.

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The data is used for short-term forecasts, severe weather warnings,

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and monitoring environmental hazards.

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In early May 2022, GOES-18 observed severe storms, fog, blowing dust, and a number of wildfires.

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GOES-18 is undergoing post-launch testing to prepare it for operations.

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NOAA plans for GOES-18 to begin operating as GOES West in early 2023.

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Earth From Orbit: NOAA Debuts First Imagery From GOES-18

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Imagery from GOES-18 during post-launch testing phase should be considered preliminary and non-operational.