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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 18h

Looking forward to produce Sea Surface Temperature products from METimage data!

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 1d

What better way to celebrate #WSW2025 than with the first images from METimage on the newly launched Metop-SGA1 satellite! 🤩

The images capture clouds, storms and Earth’s surface across Europe, North Africa, and beyond in stunning detail.

This animation stitches images from 25–27 Sept 2025. Cont.🧵

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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 2d

We’re marking 25 years of Climate@EUMETSAT!

Join us in Darmstadt (28–30 Oct) for the EUMETSAT Climate Symposium & help shape future climate activity, from guiding products & services to ensuring our space-based observing system meets society’s needs.

🚨 Last chance to register! Visit bit.ly/46T6IPP

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 6d

The v2.3 of our Sea-Ice Index is based on our Sea-Ice Concentration Interim Climate Data Record using AMRS2. Last 16 days are based on the fast-track data generated faster than the nominal ones, that may differ slightly.

More information on our product page: osi-saf.eumetsat.int/products/osi...

Global Sea Ice Concentration interim climate data record (AMSR2), release 3 | OSI SAF

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 6d

As usually, September is the month when the #Arctic sees its minimum extent (5,071,505km² on 07/09/2025) and the #Antarctic its maximum (18,281,296km² on 13/09/2025)

#SeaIce, #Climate

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 6d

In September, the #SeaIce global extent was 5.8% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the beginning of records:
- #Arctic, 13th lowest monthly mean, with 11.5% less extent (-681,066km²)
- #Antarctic, 4th lowest monthly mean, with 4.7% less extent (-897,973km²)
for more: osisaf-hl.met.no/v2p3-sea-ice...

Graph showing the Arctic Sea Ice Extent daily value for each year since 1978 (each year is represented with a curve of a different color)

Graph showing the Antarctic Sea Ice Extent daily value for each year since 1978 (each year is represented with a curve of a different color)

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 6d

The v2.3 of our Sea-Ice Index is based on our Sea-Ice Concentration Interim Climate Data Record using AMRS2. Last 16 days are based on the fast-track data generated faster than the nominal ones, that may differ slightly.

More information on our product page: osi-saf.eumetsat.int/products/osi...

Global Sea Ice Concentration interim climate data record (AMSR2), release 3 | OSI SAF

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 6d

As usually, September is the month when the #Arctic sees its minimum extent (5,071,505km² on 07/09/2025) and the #Antarctic its maximum extent (18,281,296km² on 13/09/2025)
#SeaIce, #Climate

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 6d

On this view, the winds are overimposed on GOES-19 data. Check our notebooks to learn how to do this type of image : gitlab.eumetsat.int/eumetlab/oce...

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 6d

for more views of OSI SAF winds: scatterometer.knmi.nl/tile_prod/in...

OSI SAF multi-platform product viewer detail

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 6d

Cyclones #Humberto and #Imelda are developing in the Atlantic off the US coast. These two nearby low-pressure systems are interacting and will merge, in the rare Fujiwara effect.
Last night, #HY-2C captured the two systems in a single swath, allowing our team at @knmi.nl to retrieved the wind.

Wind retrieval displaying the cyclone Umberto and Imelda, as of the 01/10/2025, 00:30 UTC.

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 13d

Come to meet our #Climate data team!

EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 16d

📣Calling policy & decision makers, & climate service providers!
Join the EUMETSAT Climate Symposium: 28–30 Oct, Darmstadt, Germany
Hear from:
🔹UNFCCC - advancing the Paris Agreement
🔹IPCC - satellite data
🔹DG CLIMA - supporting climate policy objectives
Register 👉 www.eventsforce.net/eumetsat/fro...

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · 20d

Our team is actively taking part in the #Ocean thematic of @eumetsat.int 2025 satellite conference. More to come in the Sea-Ice session!

OSI SAF presentation during user's session at EUMETSAT2025

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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 26d

Policy/decision maker?
National/European climate service provider?
Join us for the EUMETSAT Climate Symposium, 28–30 October!
Dusan Chrenek from DG CLIMA says, "Implementing the EU’s climate policies and understanding progress towards the goals relies on high-quality climate information...."
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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Sep 5

Great news from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency #JAXA : the firsts data from #GOSAT-GW / #AMSR-3 where published! Our #SeaIce team is looking forward to work with these data!
global.jaxa.jp/press/2025/0...

youtu.be/cZCZEFloND4?...

JAXA | Early observation results of the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 3 (AMSR3) onboard the Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle “IBUKI GW” (GOSAT-GW)

Get information on the Early observation results of the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 3 (AMSR3) onboard the Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle “IBUKI GW” (GOSAT-G...

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Sep 5

If you missed our webinar on #Ocean Surface #Scatterometer #Winds products 🌬️🛰️, or want to see it again, you can now access a recorded version on our youtube!

youtu.be/-tTiskP0seU

@copernicusmarine.bsky.social @knmi.nl @hayleyeversking.bsky.social @gwenbras.bsky.social

Webinar: Ocean Surface Scatterometer Winds from OSI SAF and Copenicus Marine Service (02/09/2025)

YouTube video by OSI SAF

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Sep 2

Following #SSMIS impredictable data provision, in order to ensure our users with a reliable service, we are now basing our Sea Ice Index on AMSR-2-based Sea Ice Concentration product.
more information on: osi-saf.eumetsat.int/community/li...

Release of sea ice index product version v2.3 | OSI SAF

We are now releasing version 2.3 of the OSI SAF Sea Ice Index product. As previously announced (service messages #3328 and #3329), the Sea Ice Index product (OSI-420) will in the future be calculated ...

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Sep 2

In August 2025, the #SeaIce global extent was 8.4% below 1991-2020 mean. Since the begining of record (1978):
- #Arctic, 8th lowest monthly mean, with 12% less extent (-823.904km²)
- #Antarctic, 3rd lowest monthly mean, with 7% less exent (-1.264.062km²)

for more: osisaf-hl.met.no/v2p3-sea-ice...

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Sep 1

Last day to register to our #scatterometer #wind webinar!

EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Aug 26

Next week, on Tuesday 02/09/2025, our #ocean #wind #scatterometer retrieval team at @knmi.nl will explain all you need to know about these products 🌬️🛰️ from the catalogue of @osi-saf.eumetsat.int
and @copernicusmarine.bsky.social .
Don't forget to register on: eumetsat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Aug 27

Use case of our Sea Ice Concentration data: an article by the @theguardian.com about the slowdown of #Artic #SeaIce
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Dramatic slowdown in melting of Arctic sea ice surprises scientists

Natural climate variation is most likely reason as global heating due to fossil fuel burning has continued

www.theguardian.com

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Aug 26

Next week, on Tuesday 02/09/2025, our #ocean #wind #scatterometer retrieval team at @knmi.nl will explain all you need to know about these products 🌬️🛰️ from the catalogue of @osi-saf.eumetsat.int
and @copernicusmarine.bsky.social .
Don't forget to register on: eumetsat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Aug 14

On Tuesday 02/09/2025, our #ocean #wind #scatterometer retrieval team at @knmi.nl will explain all you need to know about these satellite products 🌬️🛰️ from the catalogue of @osi-saf.eumetsat.int and @copernicusmarine.bsky.social.
Register now to this free seminar: eumetsat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Ocean Surface Scatterometer Winds webinar. Two sessions available on 02/09/2025 at 08:00UTC or 13:00UTC

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Signe Aaboe @signeaaboe.bsky.social · Aug 14

We're approaching the annual sea-ice minimum in the Arctic. Over the past few days, the sea-ice extent has been at a record low for this time of year in the Greenland Sea and Svalbard region.

Data source: @osi-saf.eumetsat.int

Line graph showing the daily sea-ice extent in the Svalbard region from 1978 to August 2025. The thick black line represents 2025, while the previous years are displayed in decadal-grouped colors. The past couple of days have shown a record-low ice extent for this time of year.

This map shows the average Arctic sea-ice concentration over the first 12 days of August 2025. For comparison, the mean sea-ice extent over the same days for 1981-2010 is represented by an orange contour.

Source data is OSI SAF sea-ice concentration CDR v3.0

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Aug 14

More information on: classroom.eumetsat.int/course/view....
@eumetsat.int @copernicusmarine.bsky.social @gwenbras.bsky.social @hayleyeversking.bsky.social

Course: Short_course_50_Ocean surface scatterometer winds from OSI SAF and Copernicus Marine Service | EUMETSAT

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Aug 14

On Tuesday 02/09/2025, our #ocean #wind #scatterometer retrieval team at @knmi.nl will explain all you need to know about these satellite products 🌬️🛰️ from the catalogue of @osi-saf.eumetsat.int and @copernicusmarine.bsky.social.
Register now to this free seminar: eumetsat.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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EUMETSAT OSI SAF @osi-saf.eumetsat.int · Aug 7

The MSG SST product is however still distributed at least until the MTG product gets the operational status.

We invite you to use the SST MTG product and provide feedback to us, either positive or negative.

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