Europe's Weather Monitoring Enhanced by New Satellite Technologies
Europe's Weather Monitoring Enhanced by New Satellite Technologies
US · Published Apr 22, 2026
New satellite technologies are enhancing weather monitoring in Europe, providing more accurate and timely forecasts.
The Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) satellites offer high-resolution monitoring for extreme weather events, improving early warning systems.
Thales Alenia Space's Earth-observation satellites provide critical environmental data, supporting climate understanding and sustainable policies.
Climate urgency and advanced Earth-observation satellites
On Earth Day, the urgency of the climate emergency is highlighted by the Sixth IPCC Report, which emphasizes the acceleration of global warming and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events. Thales Alenia Space is addressing these challenges with advanced Earth-observation satellites that provide precise environmental data, crucial for understanding climate mechanisms and informing sustainable policies.
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