Who bought intellicast?

Intellicast Merges with Weather Underground Starting January 17, 2019, we began redirecting traffic from Intellicast.com to wunderground.com. Even though the Intellicast name and website will be going away, the technology and features that you have come to rely on will continue to live on wunderground.com.

Is infrared a satellite?

INFRARED IMAGERY: Infrared satellite pictures show clouds in both day and night. Instead of using sunlight to reflect off of clouds, the clouds are identified by satellite sensors that measure heat radiating off of them. The sensors also measure heat radiating off the surface of the earth.

What are the two types of satellite images?

The three most common types of satellite images are: Satellite radiometers can “see” in a wide range of electromagnetic radiation windows. The two most widely used atmospheric windows are the visible (0.6 microns) and infrared (10 to 12 microns) channels.

Who has the best weather radar?

We’ve assembled a list of the seven best weather radar websites and apps for 2021….Here Are the Best Weather Radar Websites and Apps

1. National Weather Service.
2. The Weather Channel.
3. Windy.
4. AccuWeather.
5. Weather Underground.
6. WeatherBug.
7. NOAA Weather Radar Live.

Can satellites take images at night?

The average commercial satellite is unable to peer through clouds or shoot detailed images of interest points at night, but Capella uses SAR that can snap images regardless of weather or light conditions.

How do I read real time satellites?

5 Live Satellite Maps to See Earth in Real-Time

1. NASA Worldview. NASA’s Worldview is a real-time satellite map that is available online.
2. USGS EarthNow (FarEarth Observer) The USGS pulls together Landsat 7 and 8 recordings through the EarthNow application.
3. ISS Satellite Feed.
4. Real-time Weather App.
5. Planetscope.

Who has the highest resolution satellite imagery?

1. Google Earth – Free access to high resolution imagery (satellite and aerial) Google Earth offers free access to some of the highest resolution satellite imagery, although the highest resolution images are actually taken from airplanes. Most of the data on Google Earth was taken in the last 3-4 years.

How far can a satellite zoom in?

Last year the US government relaxed its restrictions on commercial satellite imagery. Satellite companies can now legally distribute photos at about 25-centimeter resolution — enough to clearly make out a mailbox and four times as detailed as the previous 50-centimeter restriction.

What is the difference between infrared and visible satellite images?

A visible satellite image is created by looking only at the visible portion of the light spectrum and is thus only really useful during daylight hours. The Infrared (IR) image comes from the satellite detecting heat energy in the infrared sepectrum and thus does not depend on visible light.

What radar do storm chasers use?

RadarScope, the Best Radar for Storm Chasing Out of many, RadarScope is the best radar so far. Many professional meteorologists, news reporters, and even pilots use it for storm chasing.

Is there a free live satellite view?

Google Earth – Free access to high resolution imagery (satellite and aerial) Google Earth offers free access to some of the highest resolution satellite imagery, although the highest resolution images are actually taken from airplanes.

Is there a real time satellite app?

SpyMeSat provides real-time imaging satellite overflight notifications, on-demand access to recent high resolution satellite images, and the ability to request an imaging satellite take a new picture just for you!

What can military satellites see?

They have an imaging resolution of 5-6 inches, which means they can see something 5 inches or larger on the ground. These satellites probably can’t read your house number, but they can tell whether there is a bike parked in your driveway.

Is there a better satellite than Google Maps?

Zoom Earth is, by far, the best alternative to Google Earth you will ever find. It shows you satellite weather patterns right from the get-go, which is pretty cool, but you can also zoom in to see up-close images of streets and buildings.

Can satellites see through clouds?

The most common types of satellite images are only able to see the “top” of the sky — if it is a cloudy day, the satellite will only be able to see the tops of the clouds.

Who has the most accurate weather radar?

AccuWeather is Most Accurate Source of Weather Forecasts and Warnings in the World, Recognized in New Proof of Performance Results.

Can you pay to ride with a storm chaser?

We provide the most personal tours available and feature comfortable vans or SUVs as our chase vehicles. Your tour price includes mid-range hotel lodging, wi-fi, your own window seat, and weather briefings by our expert storm chasers.