Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies

Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies Type: Research and Development Agencies Parent organization: University of Wisconsin–Madison Employees: 100 Executive: Director Budget: Address: 1225 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706, USA Website: https://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/ Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies

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Mission CIMSS aims to advance the understanding and use of satellite data in meteorology to enhance weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and environmental research. Its mission is to develop innovative techniques and products for improved satellite data application in atmospheric and earth system sciences.

Services Satellite Data Research; Product Development; Training

Regulations

The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) is a research institute where scientists study the use of data from geostationary and polar orbit weather satellites to improve forecasts of weather (including tropical cyclones and severe storms. CIMSS was formed through a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). CIMSS collaborates with NOAA and NASA to develop and implement techniques that leverage satellite observations for environmental monitoring and prediction.

CIMSS parent organization, the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC) is a primary developer and operator of environmental satellite technologies.

It is one of 16 NOAA Cooperative Institutes (CIs).

Official Site

Mission

The mission of CIMSS is to enhance the scientific understanding and operational use of satellite data in meteorology and environmental sciences. Through research and development, CIMSS seeks to improve weather forecasts, contribute to climate change studies, and provide educational resources on the application of satellite data.

Parent organization

CIMSS is part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and operates within the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC), fostering a close relationship with academic research and NOAA.

Legislation

CIMSS was established through a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Wisconsin–Madison, NOAA, and NASA in 1980, but no specific legislation is cited for its creation.

Partners

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• Various international research institutions and universities.

Number of employees

CIMSS has over 100 associates, including administrative staff, principal investigators, visiting scientists, and student support.

Organization structure

CIMSS is structured to support its wide-ranging research activities:

Leader

The institute is directed by a Director.

Divisions

• Satellite Product Development for creating new meteorological products.
• Instrument and Data Analysis for satellite sensor performance and data interpretation.
• Education and Training for disseminating knowledge on satellite meteorology.

List of programs

• Satellite Data Assimilation for improving weather prediction models.
• Tropical Cyclone Research for enhancing storm tracking and intensity forecasts.
• Climate and Environmental Monitoring using long-term satellite data.

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget information for CIMSS is not publicly detailed in the references provided.

Staff

CIMSS employs over 100 individuals, including researchers, scientists, and students, engaging in various aspects of satellite meteorology research.

Funding

CIMSS receives funding through grants and cooperative agreements with NOAA, NASA, and other research institutions. The institute also benefits from university resources and external research grants.

Services provided

CIMSS provides services like developing satellite-based meteorological products, conducting research in atmospheric sciences, offering training sessions, and contributing to the operational use of satellite data in weather forecasting, climate studies, and environmental monitoring.

Regulations overseen

As a research institute, CIMSS does not oversee regulations but operates within the frameworks set by funding agencies and academic standards.

Headquarters address

1225 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53706, USA

History

CIMSS was founded in 1980 to leverage satellite data for meteorological research and operational applications. It has grown from its initial collaborations between NOAA, NASA, and the University of Wisconsin–Madison into a leading institute in satellite meteorology, significantly contributing to weather, climate, and environmental science.

Background

CIMSS develops and successfully implements techniques and products for using geostationary and polar-orbiting weather satellite visible and thermal radiation observations to improve forecasts of severe storms, including tornadoes and tropical cyclones. CIMSS plays a major role in the transfer of new technology into operational practice. CIMSS scientists conduct research using passive remote sensing systems for meteorological and surface-based applications.

CIMSS also plays a major role in instrument design and testing, and related software development for improved space-based measurements of the Earth's atmosphere. CIMSS is very active in national and international field programs, testing new instrumentation, data processing systems, and assessing the geophysical utility of measurements.

Current research

Current research also focuses on the development and testing of computer-based analysis and forecast techniques that use observations from existing and planned spacecraft and ground-based weather observing systems as part of a national program to greatly improve weather forecast capabilities for the next decade. The optimal use of satellite data in climate and global change studies has become another essential part of the CIMSS mission.

CIMSS serves as an international center for research on the interpretation and uses of operational and experimental satellite observations and remote sensing data acquired from aircraft and the ground. These data are applied to a wide variety of atmospheric and oceanographic studies and evaluated for their potential operational utility. The CIMSS international role is further strengthened through its visiting scientist program that hosts sabbaticals for several foreign scholars each year.

Staff

The CIMSS staff consists of over 100 associates, including administrative staff, principal investigators, federal employees stationed at CIMSS, scientific and programming staff, visiting scientists, and student hourly support. The federal employees consist of the 7 members of the NOAA Advanced Satellite Products Branch, 1 NOAA Office of Research and Applications employee, 1 NOAA Severe Storms Lab employee, and 1 NASA Langley Research Center employee.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies
• NOAA
• NASA

External links

• CIMSS website
• SSEC website (parent organization of CIMSS)