trmm microwave imager Archives

NASA’s TRMM Satellite sees Zelia born of System 94P

The low pressure area known as System 94P on January 13 strengthened into the seventh tropical cyclone of the South Pacific Cyclone season, today becoming Tropical Storm Zelia. NASA’s TRMM satellite found heavy rainfall was already occurring i…

Igor now a Category 4 hurricane with icy cloud tops and heavy rainfall

NASA Satellites have noticed two distinct features in Igor that both indicate how powerful he has become, icy cold, high cloud tops and very heavy rainfall. NASA’s Aqua and TRMM satellites have provided that insight to forecasters who are predicti…