Introduction to MTG
Competency Framework
Description
Presentation 1 in the MTG-I Event Week 2016
Length: 30 min
Author: Jochen Grandell (EUMETSAT)
Content
Jochen Grandell starts his presentation by introducing the Meteosat program from the beginning. Then he explains what the MTG mission is and what kind of instruments will be on-board the MTG satellites. He introduces the Flexible Combined Imager (FCI) and the Lightning Imager (LI). The differences between SEVIRI on-board MSG and FCI are discussed in more detail. The measurement technique of the LI is shown together with the role of this very new instrument.