On Canada’s East and West Coasts, satellite imagery is the best information over data sparse oceans. Remote sensing from satellites is the only way to receive a complete picture of the current conditions.

From GOES to POLAR, from visible to infrared, from QuickScat to RADARSAT, this information is needed to analyse Sea Surface Temperature / Ocean Features, forecast Significant Weather / Significant Wave Heights, etc. At the drop of a hat, the Canadian Armed Forces Operational Forecaster needs to be able to support exercises around the world. Satellite imagery is the one source that can provide the information needed.

This session will show how satellite images are used in real-time, real-life operations used everyday by the Operational Forecaster. It will also show a scenario for the future where the meteorologist will be able to use the latest pass of RADARSAT to help Search and Rescue teams determine the real-time weather conditions at a remote location.