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Geostationary Extended Observations (GeoXO)

Predicting environmental disasters begins in space

L3Harris, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has developed innovative weather sensor technology that is at the forefront of the GeoXO mission. This technology provides highly detailed, real-time information on weather patterns, including high-resolution imagery, temperature and moisture data. 

The NOAA GOES-R series of satellites, which is responsible for imaging the Western Hemisphere’s weather, oceans and environment, is equipped with L3Harris’ Advanced Baseline Imager (ABI). It provides accurate, detailed severe-weather observations, used to keep people out of harm's way as extreme weather (like wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes) forms, by capturing images of Earth at 16 different wavelength bands. Our Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS), onboard the same satellites, is also used to improve the nation’s weather forecasting capabilities. It does this by providing detailed atmospheric temperature and moisture measurements that inform short- and long-term weather forecasts. 

The integration of L3Harris' next generation GeoXO technology into NOAA's weather forecasting efforts is the next logical breakthrough in weather observation. It will help protect individuals, communities and property in the face of severe weather events, like hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and flooding, by providing the information required for more accurate, timely and detailed forecasts. The improved forecasts enabled by GeoXO will even help businesses and industries mitigate the effects of severe weather on their operations, leading to less disruption and fewer financial losses. 

Building a more weather-ready nation

L3Harris’ GeoXO solutions build on the advanced technology contained in our GOES-R, CrIS and ABI sensors, which currently provide the operational data required to make accurate and timely predictions of severe weather events. GeoXO will further enhance our nation’s forecasting capabilities which are critical to protecting individuals, communities and industries from the impacts of severe. 

Resources

  • Geostationary Extended Observations (GEOXO) Imager (GXI) Data Sheet

    Geostationary Extended Observations (GEOXO) Imager (GXI) Data Sheet

Weather Capabilities

For over 50 years, L3Harris has been at the forefront of advancing weather satellite capabilities to improve the accuracy of weather forecasts, measure climate change and increase life-saving warning times.

Weather Satellite Technology

Advanced Baseline Imager Solutions

Advanced Baseline Imager Solutions

Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS)

Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS)

Joint Polar Satellite System Capabilities

Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS)

Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites – R Series Ground Segment and Antenna Segment

GOES-R Series Ground Segment and Antenna Segment

Weather Sustainment

Weather Sustainment

HyperCube™ Infrared Sounding and 3D Wind Measurement

HyperCube™ Infrared Sounding and 3D Wind Measurement

Weather Articles

NOAA's GOES-T Satellite

Press release | 05. 31. 2023

L3Harris Receives Contract to Support NOAA’s GOES-R Satellites

NOAA awarded L3Harris Technologies the Geostationary Ground Sustainment Services contract, valued at up to $275 million, to provide services that extend the functions of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-R (GOES-R) ground system.

NOAA's GOES-T Satellite

Press release | 05. 31. 2023

L3Harris Receives Contract to Support NOAA’s GOES-R Satellites

Satellite hovers in space over earth and the eye of a hurricane

Press release | 03. 14. 2023

L3Harris to Design and Build NOAA's Next-Generation Geostationary Weather Imager

satellite in space

Press release | 04. 13. 2023

L3Harris to Build Geostationary Weather Satellite Sensors for Japan

Hurricane Ian: Predicting Environmental Disasters Begins in Space

Editorial | 12. 21. 2022

Predicting Environmental Disasters Begins in Space

L3Harris CrIS instrument observes infrared channels, providing comprehensive temperature and moisture information to improve weather models.

Editorial | 11. 14. 2022

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