Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) are a series of weather satellites that orbit the Earth at a fixed position above the equator. This allows them to continuously monitor the same area, providing real-time data on weather conditions, including storms and temperature changes. GOES satellites help meteorologists track weather patterns, issue warnings for severe weather events, and support environmental research. Their data is crucial for understanding and predicting climate changes, contributing to safer and more informed decisions related to weather and natural disasters.