GeoSphere

CSPP GeoSphere provides a view of the world as seen from geostationary orbit.

https://geosphere.ssec.wisc.edu/

Disclaimer

Accuracy and Reliability: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the data and imagery on the CSPP GeoSphere website are provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied. SSEC and the University of Wisconsin-Madison do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. Users are responsible for verifying the accuracy of the data before using it for any purpose.

Liability: SSEC and the University of Wisconsin-Madison shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the data and imagery provided on the CSPP GeoSphere website. This includes, but is not limited to, any loss of profits, business interruption, or loss of data.

External Links: The CSPP GeoSphere website may contain links to external websites that are not maintained by SSEC. We are not responsible for the content or accuracy of any external sites and do not endorse any views expressed or products/services offered therein.

Changes to Disclaimer: SSEC reserves the right to modify this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review this disclaimer periodically to stay informed of any changes.

Usage and Distribution

The data and imagery available on the CSPP GeoSphere website are intended for research, educational, informational, and news media purposes. Users are welcome to use the imagery in news articles, reports, scientific papers, and presentations, provided that proper attribution is given to “University of Wisconsin-Madison / SSEC”. However, automated scraping or bulk downloading of image tiles is strictly prohibited.

Data

Data is acquired in real-time from the GOES-East and GOES-West satellites on antennas located at the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), on the campus of the University of Wisconsin – Madison. The satellites are operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Software

Imagery and retrieved geophysical products are generated using software that was developed under the Community Satellite Processing Package for Geostationary Data (CSPP Geo) project. All CSPP Geo software runs on Linux and is available free of charge after a one-time registration.

• The GRB software package is used to process the raw satellite data streams.

• The AIT Framework software package is used to calculate all ABI Level 2 products. The AIT Framework uses science algorithms that were developed by NOAA to generate a variety of higher-level retrieved geophysical products from satellite data.

• The Geo2Grid software package is used to generate imagery in GeoTiff format. Geo2Grid software can be used to generate a variety of single band and RGB images and animations from geostationary satellite data.

The AIT Framework and Geo2Grid software packages are capable of processing geostationary satellite data obtained from a variety of sources, as long as the data is in mission standard format. Refer to the software documentation for more information on supported satellites and formats.

Funding

The GeoSphere website was developed by the Space Science and Engineering Center, and is now funded by NOAA. The CSPP Geo project is also funded by NOAA.

Product Info

For information on the composite RGB and single-band imagery being displayed on the GeoSphere website, refer to the Geo2Grid Product Documentation.

For information on the ABI Level 2 products, refer to the GOES-R Program website.

For information on the GOES-East and GOES-West satellites, instruments and capabilities, refer to the NOAA Geostationary Satellite website.

Contact

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