Update #1: This  GOES-East MDS Meso-1  (30 Second Non-Alternating ) initial impact and end date has changed to start January 16, 2025 0545Z and end January 16, 2025 0915Z.

Topic: GOES-East MDS Meso-1 


Date/Time Issued:  January 14, 2025 1620Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: GOES-East MDS Meso-1  (30 Second Non-Alternating ), No MESO 2 will be received

Requested Center Point:  28N/76.5W

Date/Time of Initial Impact: January 15, 2025 0545Z  (January 16, 2025 0545Z)

Date/Time of Expected End:  January 15, 2025 0915Z (January 16, 2025 0545Z)

Length of Event: 3 hours 30 minutes

Requester: Southern Region Headquarters

Priority: 27 Research Request

Details/Specifics: Research operation to image Blue Origin New Glenn rocket launch plume.

*Special Note*

  • Normal case: 60 second Meso1 followed by alternate 60 second Meso 2

  • Non-alternating case:  When a 30 second Meso 1 is requested, the alternate Meso 2 will not be produced during that time. 

Web Site(s) for Applicable Information: SDM Total Operational Weather Readiness - Satellites (TOWR-S) Virtual Lab Forum http://vlab.noaa.gov/web/towr-s/mmm/-/message_boards/view_message/31207271 VLab.Notifications@noaa.gov

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