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Simulated images - Infrared channel

Base Time: Tue 03 Oct 2023 12 UTC T+0 Valid time: Tue 03 Oct 2023 12 UTC

Simulated Forecast Image products (SIM) are based on the sensor characteristics of the Meteosat-10 satellite. They are generated from the model forecast fields using the same radiative transfer algorithm (RTTOV) as in the ECMWF operational data assimilation. The forecast brightness temperature is used to produce pictures equivalent to the infra-red images available from geostationary satellites.

High resolution forecast Mean sea level pressure contours are overlaid to aid the interpretation.

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Forecast charts and data

We provide current forecasts, climate reanalyses and specific datasets. These are available via the web, point-to-point dissemination, data servers and broadcasting.

Sea-surface temperature analysis 1-8 June 2023

Forecasts show a growing #ElNino event in the tropical Pacific Ocean.

Find out what that means, and what the charts made available by @CopernicusECMWF can tell us about the event: https://www.ecmwf.int/en/about/media-centre/news/2023/forecasts-show-growing-el-nino-event

Datasets

Forecasts, analyses, climate re-analyses, reforecasts and multi-model data are available from our archive (MARS) or via dedicated data servers or via point-to-point dissemination.

 Access to forecasts

Researchers, WMO members, commercial users and satellite data providers can gain access to ECMWF forecast products under one of our various license agreement types.

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Workshops and education

Education is a key element of our work at ECMWF, enabling our partners to get the most from ECMWF's services and develop an advanced understanding of forecasting.

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ECMWF workshops are open to the worldwide meteorological community, though some training is restricted to member states.