Aeolus: Forecast is good for first ever wind-measuring satellite

Video. Aeolus: Forecast is good for first ever wind-measuring satellite

In partnership with ESA - The European Space Agency

ESA's Aeolus satellite is pioneering a laser technology to measure the wind from space for the very first time. It promises a big boost to weather forecasting, but only once it has proved itself to be accurate. We head to Norway as the science team swings into action.

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