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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 satellite]]s to improve forecasts of [[weather]] (including [[tropical cyclones]] and [[Severe weather|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 [[Cooperative Institutes|NOAA Cooperative Institutes]] (CIs).<ref>{{cite web |title = Cooperative Institutes |publisher = NOAA Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research |date = |url = http://ci.noaa.gov/ |accessdate = 2014-04-26 |archiveurl = |archivedate = }}</ref>

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<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wisc.edu/ |title=University of Wisconsin–Madison |publisher=University of Wisconsin–Madison |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.

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.

* National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

* National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

* Various international research institutions and universities.

CIMSS has over 100 associates, including administrative staff, principal investigators, visiting scientists, and student support<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_Institute_for_Meteorological_Satellite_Studies |title=Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies * Wikipedia |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.

The institute is directed by a Director.

* 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.

* 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.

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<ref>{{cite web |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooperative_Institute_for_Meteorological_Satellite_Studies |title=Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies * Wikipedia |access-date=January 27, 2025}}</ref>.