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Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR - 14 Apr 2026 - 1721 UTC
Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR - 14 Apr 2026 - 1726 UTC
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Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR - 14 Apr 2026 - 1911 UTC
Band 15 - 12.3 µm - Dirty Longwave Window - IR - 14 Apr 2026 - 1916 UTC
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.