The BMKG weather satellite is one of the main tools used by the Meteorological Climatology and Geophysics Agency to monitor atmospheric and cloud conditions throughout Indonesia in real time. The generated weather satellite images helped BMKG and the general public see cloud distribution, large-scale weather systems, and heavy rain potential long before weather radar detected it. To monitor the weather per city, direct access. weather..
Weather Satellite used BMKG - Himawari 8 and 9
The BMKG uses data from Himawari meteorological satellites operated by the Japanese Meteorology Agency (JMA). Himawari 8 (operational 2015): a geostationary satellite orbiting remains above the Pacific Ocean equator. Generating image of the entire Asian-Pacific region including Indonesia every 10 minutes. The spatial resolution is 500 meters to 2 km depending on the canal. Himawari 9 (operating 202- now instead of Himawari 8): technology is new to higher accuracy. Important BMKG weather image channel: — Displays clouds as they see the eye during the day, useful for view of texture and height of clouds. Infrared Channels (IR) — It shows the peak temperature of the cloud. The clouds are very white and very high and cold WV — featuring water vapor content in the atmosphere. Useful to see the flow of vapor that becomes a source of rain. Consequently, by understanding the image of the BMKG weather satellite, you can anticipate the weather badly early. Access BMKG satellite imagery in bmkg.go.id or monitor weather per city in weather.. Look too BMKG forecast 7 days and Indonesian weather map.
How to Read the BMKG Weather Satellite Images
Reading the image of BMKG weather satellite is not as complicated as it imaginable. Practical guides read the infrared image of BMKG: bright white = high clouds and very thick (cumulonimbus) with heavy rain and lightning potential. Color of gray = medium or low clouds, potential light rain to medium. No clouds, no clear skies. Determines satellite rainfall: white cirrus clouds don't send rain though it looks white. What we need to be aware of is a cumulonimbus cloud that looks like a huge cauliflower in a satellite image. Monitor the weather system's movements: satellite imagery repeats every 10 minutes allows it to monitor where the clouds move. If the big cloud system moves towards your city in the next 2-3 hours, prepare for rain. Additionally, BMKG also provides a satellite animation image featuring the movement of clouds for the next 6-24 hours. — It's useful to understand weather trends. But for hours of processed foreplay, the weather is much easier to use. Access at weather..
