A Major Leap for SatDump: Cloud-Based GOES-R, GK2A, EUMETSAT Processing
I’m thrilled to announce a significant development in the world of satellite data processing, thanks to the wizardry of Jamie Vital, and @Aang23, and the SatDump team. The latest nightly build of SatDump now supports loading GOES-R ABI channels directly from NOAA’s AWS bucket, eliminating the need for a physical satellite dish. (Note that a previous release allowed for similar processing via EUMETSAT
How to Get Started:
- Download the Nightly Build: Head over to the SatDump GitHub repository and download the latest nightly build.
- Enable the Loader: Once installed, navigate to the “Settings” tab, find “Official Products,” and check the box for “Enable Loader.”
- Load GOES Data:
- Go to the “Viewer” tab and select “Load Official.”
- Choose your desired satellite (GOES-16 or GOES-18 as of this writing) and time frame.
- Click “Load.” SatDump will automatically download the necessary files from the AWS bucket.
Processing Your Data:
- Processing Time: Be aware that GOES-R files are significantly larger than HRIT files, so processing times will be longer. For instance, processing a full disk from GOES-16 can took over 29 minutes in my tests.
- Monitor the Process: To track the processing progress, switch to the “Offline Processing” tab.
- Customize Your View: Use the options in the “Viewer” section to create custom composites, map overlays, and more.
- File Size: These are substantial files, with a full disk rendering at 21696×21696 and about 500+ Mb
This new feature opens up exciting possibilities for weather enthusiasts and researchers. With cloud-based processing, you can now access and analyze different Geo Sat Imagery data without the need for expensive hardware or complex Python scripts.
I encourage you to try out this new feature and explore the vast potential of SatDump.
