While RapidScat measured the strength of Typhoon Dolphin’s winds, CloudSat captured a rare glimpse inside the storm’s eye.
Published May 24, 2015
Though flying in a lowered orbit, twelve-year-old CloudSat continues to deliver impressive science data that reveals the vertical structure of clouds.
Published Sep 13, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Water Severe Storms Remote Sensing
A radar on CloudSat imaged the internal structure of a powerful typhoon that will likely skirt east of Japan in the coming days.
Published Aug 21, 2015
Cloudsat’s radar captured a unique view of Sandy's internal cloud structure.
Published Nov 1, 2012
In a rare, perfectly centered overpass, CloudSat captured a vertical profile of Super Typhoon Utor as the storm approached the Philippines on August 11, 2013.
Published Aug 31, 2013
Super Typhoon Choi-wan is formidable in these images, with tightly spiraling bands of clouds and a distinct eye. A vertical cross section of the storm reveals towering clouds and a clear eye surrounded by dense clouds.
Published Sep 17, 2009
Acquired August 31, 2012, these images show a photo-like view of Tropical Storm Leslie and a sideways view of the storm’s vertical structure.
Published Sep 8, 2012
CloudSat captured a vertical slice of the potent storm on July 5.
Published Jul 8, 2014
