Friday, April 02, 2010

Very First Satelllite Photo Anniversary


Try forecasting with an image like this in 2010. It was 50 years ago when TIROS-1 (Television Infrared Observation Satellite) sent the first images of cloud cover over the United States. The mission last only 78 days but the data proved incredibly valuable in developing future satellites to enhance weather prediction. Imagine hurricane forecasting without satellite technology?

FULL STORY HERE FROM NOAA

Thursday, April 01, 2010

Population of Top 24 Urban Areas in 1790


Interesting tidbit since this year is a census year.