NOAA will stop ingesting, processing, and distributing all data from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program by June 30, 2025.
DMSP satellites deliver high-resolution global imagery twice daily, essential for tracking hurricane development and polar sea ice changes.
Scientists warn that losing DMSP data could degrade hurricane forecasts, hinder rapid intensification predictions, and set forecasting back decades with no US replacement.
Researchers criticize the abrupt notice and lack of clear reasons from NOAA and the Department of Defense, calling the decision senseless and reckless.
NOAA insists its other data sources can maintain forecasting quality, but experts dispute this amid an expected above-average hurricane season.
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