Gwenaël LE BRAS (MeteoFrance): What does MTG bring to SST monitoring
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Gwenaël LE BRAS shows what MTG means in context of SST monitoring.
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The MTG-I1 launch introduced the Flexible Combined Imager (FCI), boosting spatial and temporal resolution for Sea Surface Temperature (SST) retrievals. OSI SAF focused first on maintaining service continuity by developing a new Level 3 product matching current MSG resolutions. Higher input resolution from FCI enhances product quality, especially through improved cloud masking. Research is also underway to create a new high-resolution SST product leveraging FCI’s advanced capabilities. The MTG-S1 recent launch will further expand SST coverage, with the processing of the new InfraRed Sounder (IRS) data.