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[Satellite TODAY 04-24-13] EUMETSAT announced the Metop-B has successfully replaced Metop-A as its prime operational polar-orbiting satellite following the end of its commissioning period. Metop-A will continue operations as long as its available capacities bring benefits to users.
The Metop polar-orbiting satellites deliver data for Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and climate and environmental monitoring. Observations from Metop-A have significantly improved weather forecasts up to 10 days ahead. Metop-B began delivering first data within two weeks of its launch, allowing expert users to participate in the product calibration and validation activities.
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