Satellite Data Gives Africa Better Access to Weather Forecasting

Africa Launches Continental Satellite-Based Nowcasting Facility to Strengthen Weather Forecasting - Space in Africa

The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) has been launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, signalling a significant step towards strengthening […] The post Africa Launches Continental Satellite-Based Nowcasting Facility to Strengthen Weather Forecasting appeared first on Space in Africa.

Satellite data gives Africa better access to weather forecasting

The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) launched yesterday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, enabling the strengthening of nowcasting capabilities across African countries using next-generation satellite data. Severe weather in parts of Africa, including storms and tornadoes, has in recent years led to flooding and significant damage to infrastructure, resulting in fatalities and the displacement of thousands. Each year, millio…

Africa's New Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) to Support Timely Weather-based Decision-Making

The African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility has been launched in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, strengthening nowcasting capabilities across African countries through next-generation satellite data. Established by the African Union Commission under the EU-funded Strengthening Early Warning in Africa project, the AMSAF will establish a network of regional nowcasting centers across Africa, producing nowcasts to support timely decision-making…