Himawari RGB Quick Guides provide basic summaries on the use of RGB composite imagery.
They are designed simply with front and reverse sides for ease of printing and lamination. A total of 18 Quick Guides are provided in relation to SATAID software to facilitate daily work.
Guides contain information on:
Click on an RGB name to download the relevant content.
* Print list (.pdf)Day-time
Night-time
Day and night
Volcanic ash/ Sulfur dioxide (SO2)
Hot spot (crater)
Hot spot (heat source)
Smoke
Surface (vegetation/bare soil/snow and ice)
Snow and ice
Satellite Program Division, Japan Meteorological Agency
E-mail: metsat AT met.kishou.go.jp