Summer 2007

In this issue:

• Director's note
  
  
• Revolutionary observing opportunity
  GIFTS demonstrates significant improvements in imaging and sounding
  
  
• Passive cloud property retrievals
  MODIS cloud detection and height evaluation using CALIPSO lidar observations
  
  
• Retrieving ice cores for climate research
  
  
• From research to operations
  SSEC/CIMSS support for National Weather Service forecast offices
  
  
• Launching the future: Plans for the Verner Suomi Science Museum
  
  
• Introducing the CIMSS Satellite Blog
  
  
• Remembering Tom Zapotocny
  
  
• SSEC welcomes the Environmental Remote Sensing Center
  
  
• Highlights from recent publications
  
  
• Honors and Awards
  
  

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