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Sandwich - Blend combines IR band 13 with visual band 3 - 14 Jan 2026 - 0001 UTC
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Sandwich RGB The benefit of the VIS/IR Sandwich RGB is that it combines the high spatial detail from visible band 3 with the temperature information of IR band 13. With this product it is possible to monitor the cloud-top features of mature convective storms which are related to severity.