Beyond the Strike Benefits of Detecting Lightning From Space (48914544837).jpg
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The GOES-R Series Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM) is the first instrument of its kind in geostationary orbit. It detects total lightning (in-cloud and cloud-to-ground) activity and reveals the spatial extent and distance lightning flashes travel. Rapid increases in total lightning activity often precede severe and tornadic thunderstorms and can be an indication that a hurricane is strengthening. GLM data is critical for a number of public safety applications as well as for predicting changes in climate. <a href="https://www.goes-r.gov/multimedia/infographics.html" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.goes-r.gov/multimedia/infographics.html</a> |
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| Source | Beyond the Strike: Benefits of Detecting Lightning From Space |
| Author | NOAA Satellites |
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