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GOES-East - Sector view: South America - Southern - Band 15
4 hour loop - 24 images - 10 minute update
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12.3 µm - "Dirty" Longwave IR Window Band - 2 km resolution - Band 15 at 12.3 µm offers nearly continuous monitoring for numerous applications, though usually through a split window difference with a cleaner window channel. These differences can better estimate low-level moisture, volcanic ash, airborne dust/sand, sea surface temperature, and cloud particle size.
• For more details, see the Band 15 - ABI Quick Information Guide, (PDF, 662 KB)