Francisco Jiménez-Martín Sánchez wrote:
> Hi Group!
>
> I would like to know the difference between the programs HRPT Reader,
> AVHRR Manager and DWDSAT HRPT Viewer I'm a newbie in this place and I
> think that all the three programs do the same, can anybody explain
> what are the differences?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Fran

Fran,


As Mario said, this question would be more appropriate on the SatSignal
Yahoo group. I've also prepared a Web page which may help:

http://www.david-taylor.myby.co.uk/software/wxsat.htm

The AVHRR Manager - processes EUMETCast files received in near-real-time
from stations around Europe. Europe coverage only (but now including
Eastern Canada). The data is within about 10-20 minutes of real-time.
Results are displayed, or can be processed further in the HRPT Reader.

DWDSAT HRPT Viewer - display the files processed by DWD and sent over
EUMETCast in their special format. Rectified to a central European
region.

Metop Manager - handle the EUMETCast data from both Metop and NOAA-18.
The Metop data is full HRPT resolution (1km pixels), and the NOAA-18 data
is GAC resolution (approx 4km pixels). Both streams of data are 24 hours
a day, and provide world-wide coverage, but are about 100 minute delays
from real-time. Results are displayed, and the Metop-A data can be
processed further in the HRPT Reader.

HRPT Reader - process and display HRPT files from either a ground station,
the Metop Manager, or the AVHRR Manager.

I hope that may help other people as well - there is so much data now that
it can be confusing even for the well-experienced!

Cheers,
David
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