Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies
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The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) is a research institute where scientists study the use of data from geostationary and polar orbit weather satellites to improve forecasts of weather (including tropical cyclones and severe storms. CIMSS was formed through a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Wisconsin–Madison, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). CIMSS parent organization, the Space Science and Engineering Center (SSEC) is a primary developer and operator of environmental satellite technologies.
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Established | 1980 |
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Budget | $10.8MM (FY2015)[1] |
Field of research | Atmospheric sciences |
Director | Tristan L'Ecuyer |
Address | 1225 W. Dayton St. |
Location | Madison, Wisconsin 43.0707°N 89.4069°W / 43.0707; -89.4069 |
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Campus | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
Affiliations | NOAA, NASA |
Website | http://cimss.ssec.wisc.edu |
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It is one of 16 NOAA Cooperative Institutes (CIs).[2]