NOAA Satellites Use Advanced Imager to Photograph Hurricanes
NOAA's GOES-R weather satellites capture detailed images of hurricanes using the Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI), positioned 22,236 miles above the equator.
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Friday, August 21, 2026
A Darth Vader impersonator sarcastically endorsed Flock surveillance cameras at a San Diego city council meeting, highlighting growing public pushback against the technology. Meanwhile, NOAA's GOES-R weather satellites utilize the Advanced Baseline Imager, capturing hurricanes with 16 spectral bands from geostationary orbit. Watch for continued debate on surveillance tech and the advanced imaging behind weather forecasting.
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Darth Vader Satirizes Flock Cameras at San Diego Council Meeting
During a San Diego Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee meeting, an individual in a full Darth Vader costume delivered a satirical speech supporting the Flock surveillance camera network.