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1274 archive entries
2021-10-31 07:47:48
Aimee Juhazs
Joaquin Ezcurra
Parque Nacional Ciervo de los Pantanos, Campana, Argentina, Argentina
Argentina
NOAA-15
Today was a day of unexpected low temperatures, after many days of intense heat in the region of Buenos Aires and surrounding areas. After a week of record high temperatures -this has been the hottest October in record- the, but the arrival of a Sudestada, cooled the region. The Sudestada (Southeast blow) is a common meteorological phenomenon in the region of Río de la Plata and surrounding areas, of cold winds from the south to the southeast quadrant, which saturates polar air masses with moisture. Since the Río de la Plata is immensely wide and rather shallow, this wind has been historically associated with rising waters and floods. As we were recording the NOAA satellite passes, the wind was blowing at roughly 30kms per hour – and increasing- from the SE, and the temperature falling. The moving mass of air lifted the dust of a dirt road, and at times, the screen of my laptop moved when it received a sudden wind gust. The arrival of this breeze had us a little worried if it would be accompanied with precipitation, but thankfully no, we could do the whole satellite pass without getting wet. The wind did give us a sense of excitement and connection with what we were doing. In this respect, as the sky was overcast, we reflected on how the satellite download link was offering us a glimpse above the very same clouds we were seeing.
2021-10-31 07:35:08
Dey Kim
Goyang, South Korea
South Korea
NOAA-19
Partly cloudy
2021-10-31 07:34:44
Ankit Sharma
Mumbai, India
India
NOAA-19
Weather during this reception was pleasant, windy moderate temp of 27 degree Celsius felt like 25. Humidity was high. Sky was totally clear with no clouds.
2021-10-31 07:25:00
Chonmapat Torasa
Bangkhen, Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand
NOAA-19
2021-10-30 11:37:17
Sofia Cyclone
Santa Vittoria In Matenano, Italy
Italy
NOAA-18
It seemed like the weather was in my favor. I positioned my DIY Satellite Station on a sunny spot on the field. The day was sunny, and I felt warm sitting in the sun. However, I could tell I was “experiencing” the winter weather by looking at the cirrus clouds in the sky and by the sudden cold breeze, that would surprise me when I was concentrated holding the antenna and looking at the SDR waterfall.
2021-10-29 11:47:18
Sofia Cyclone
Santa Vittoria in Matenano, Italy
Italy
NOAA-18
2021-10-28 09:30:49
Cédrick Tshimbalanga
Kinshasa, DR Congo
DR Congo
NOAA-18
FR: Mon expérience pendant cette période était que je n'ai jamais travaillé avec la météo, et et non plus avec des antennes, mais j'étais très impatien pour voir les images satélitaire et aussi une chose que j'ai aussi aimé c'est que j'ai apris a capté le passe satelite. C'était très difficile au début mais après très facile et un peu comme un jeu ou je dois reclter des images avec précision mais aurienté par un son c'était trés interéssant et j'ai beaucoup aimé. EN: My experience during this period was that I never worked with the weather, nor with antennas, but I was very impatient to see the satellite images and also one thing that I also liked is that I I learned the satelite pass. It was very difficult at the beginning but afterwards very easy and a bit like a game where I have to capture images with precision but being directed by a sound it was very interesting and I liked it a lot. (English translation by Sasha Engelmann)
2021-10-07 03:51:53
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chonmapat Torasa
,
NOAA-19
2021-09-19 03:51:53
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-19
2021-09-19 03:51:53
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-18
2021-09-18 03:51:53
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-19
2021-09-17 03:51:53
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-19
2021-09-14 03:51:54
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-18
2021-09-13 03:51:54
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-19
2021-09-11 03:51:54
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-18
2021-09-06 03:51:54
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-18
2021-09-02 03:51:54
Sasha Engelmann
,
NOAA-18
2021-08-20 03:51:54
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-18
2021-08-13 03:51:55
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-19
2021-07-29 03:51:55
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-19
2021-07-24 03:51:55
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-19
2021-07-23 03:51:55
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-18
2021-07-20 03:51:55
Sasha Engelmann
,
NOAA-18
2021-07-13 03:51:56
Lothringer 13 Halle
,
NOAA-18
2021-03-28 03:51:56
Fanteugia
,
NOAA-18
2021-03-28 03:51:56
Olivia Berkowicz
,
NOAA-18
Decoding with Akademie Schloss Solitude fellows, second day of decoding
2021-03-28 03:51:56
flow
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NOAA-18
2021-03-05 03:51:56
George Ridgway
,
NOAA-18
2021-01-26 03:51:56
n.n.n. collective
,
NOAA-15
This stellite pass was recorded while it was snowing. Although the pass was happening at almost 90 degrees it was very difficult to receive the signal. We were standing on a hill that overlooks valleys on both sides. Theoretically there were no large obstructions blocking the signal and the direction of the pass was clear.
2021-01-24 03:51:57
FamSchä
,
NOAA-18
This was my dad's very first satellite sensing session. We did it in the open field on a beautiful sunny morning and a pass at almost 90 degrees.
2021-01-23 03:51:57
FamSchä
,
NOAA-15
When I woke up I wanted to check the satellite passes for the day and realized there was one happening in that very moment, passing right in front of my window. I quickly assembled the antenna and caught the second half of the pass through the open window of my room.
2021-01-23 03:51:57
FamSchä
,
NOAA-18
This image was received simultaneously with a friend in a different location. We had exchanged the passing times earlier in the day and then both sensed from our locations and shared our images later on. The sensing was done domestically on the porch – just stepping outside to check the satellite.
2021-01-23 03:51:57
FamSchä
,
NOAA-19
This image was received together in collaboration with my mum. We were not able to receive a signal although all the settings were correct so we tried to change location and walked to the open crossway close by. Eventually I saw the signal at 138.009.662 instead of the regular NOAA 19 frequency which I had set Cubic SDR to. I changed frequency and suddenly we received the signal and started recording. So far nobody has been able to explain this frequency shift of the satellite to me. Any hints are welcome.
2021-01-20 03:51:57
n.n.n. collective
,
NOAA-15
The sensing happened on a hill everyone refers to as Teehaus due to the tea house that stands there. The hill allows a North-West-South view over the city valley. It was difficult to climb the hill due to ice and there was a cold wind blowing. Our hands were extremely cold during the sensing. Since the satellite passed only at 49 degrees and the hill we were standing on was not higher than the hills surrounding the valley on the other side, we received only a very weak and partial signal.
2020-11-07 03:51:58
n.n.n. collective
,
NOAA-18
The recording was done in the proximity of Kunstverein Wagenhallen e.V. The occasion was the preparation of an exhibition dealing with Hegel's universalism and its influence on location and mapping as political practices. The area is industrial and surrounded by a lot of large metal constructions.
2020-11-07 03:51:57
n.n.n. collective
,
NOAA-19
The recording was done in the proximity of Kunstverein Wagenhallen e.V. The occasion was the preparation of an exhibition dealing with Hegel's universalism and its influence on location and mapping as political practices. The area is industrial and surrounded by a lot of large metal constructions.
2020-10-07 03:51:58
Yoshi
,
NOAA-18
2020-10-07 03:51:58
Sasha
,
NOAA-18
2020-09-22 03:51:58
Yoshi
,
NOAA-18
2020-09-21 03:51:59
Yoshi
,
NOAA-18
2020-09-21 03:51:58
FamSchä
,
NOAA-18
This was a family effort. Three people involved in the recording, two did it for the first time. It was an open field in the country side, clear blue sky. Many passersby were irritated by the activity. Afterwards we listened to some radio together.
2020-09-21 03:51:58
FamSchä
,
NOAA-19
This recording happened by accident. We were playing around with the antenna on the porch and suddenly the signal appeared so we decided to record it. The antenna was held by three people, one did it for the first time. It was a pleasant evening with the BBQ just heating up.
2020-09-20 03:51:59
Yoshi
,
NOAA-15
2020-09-18 03:51:59
FamSchä
,
NOAA-19
This image was taken in the proximity of many more turnstile antennas during a group sensing session as the finale of an amazing workshop. The surrounding was an artist built compound. It was my very first recording.
2020-09-09 03:51:59
Carl Reinemann
,
NOAA-19
Overcast with rain showers all day. High 56F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Very Gloomy
2020-09-07 03:52:00
Steve Engelmann
Hills of Malibu, CA, USA
USA
NOAA-19
I drove up into the hills of Malibu. It was 41°C. I hope everything recorded correctly. I heard the ticking. I'm very interested to see what it looks like.
2020-09-06 03:52:02
Ankit Sharma
Mumbai, India
India
NOAA-15
Sky – Mostly clear with few Clouds, sunny day , Ambient Temperature – 35 Degree Celsius, Country – India.
2020-09-06 03:52:02
Sofia Caferri
Santa Vittoria in Matenano, Italy
Italy
NOAA-15
As the temperature rises, the political climate gets heated here in my village. The extremely high temperatures during both summer and winter have negatively influenced the amount of drinkable water during the year. The local government implemented strategies for preserving water by cutting off water supply during the night hours. Collectively the community is trying to rationalize water. The shortage and scarcity of water are creating tension between citizens. The fear of not having water or being able to take a shower, wash your vegetables, cook meals is growing among the villagers. Particularly during the pandemic where washing hands is an important hygienic step, water scarcity generates an unsettling climate.
2020-09-06 03:52:02
L. Paul Verhage
Homedale, Idaho, USA
USA
NOAA-18
2020-09-06 03:52:02
Soph Dyer
London, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
NOAA-18
2020-09-06 03:52:02
Ankit Sharma
Mumbai, India
India
NOAA-19
Sky – Cloudy, Ambient Temperature – 31 degree celsius, Country – India.
2020-09-06 03:52:01
Bill
Reston, Virginia, USA
USA
NOAA-19
2020-09-06 03:52:01
Ankit Sharma
Mumbai, India
India
NOAA-15
Sky – Clear, Ambient Temperature – 29 Degree Celsius, Night pass, Country – India.
2020-09-06 03:52:01
Ankit Sharma
Mumbai, India
India
NOAA-19
Sky – Clear, Ambient Temperature – 29 degree Celsius, Night Pass, Country – India.
2020-09-06 03:52:01
Bill
Reston, Virginia, USA
USA
NOAA-15
2020-09-06 03:52:01
WXVids
Albany, NY, USA
USA
NOAA-15
not sure of the political climate, seems mixed.
2020-09-06 03:52:01
Bill
Reston, Virginia, USA
USA
NOAA-15
2020-09-06 03:52:00
Bill
Reston, Virginia, USA
USA
NOAA-18
2020-09-06 03:52:00
Sasha Engelmann
Schloss Solitude, Stuttgart, Germany
Germany
NOAA-19
Excerpt from 'Autumn' by Rainer Maria Rilke:
The leaves fall, fall as from far,
Like distant gardens withered in the heavens,
They fall with slow and lingering descent.
And in the nights, the heavy Earth too, falls,
From out the stars into the Solitude.
2020-09-06 03:52:00
Audrey Briot
Saint André, France
France
NOAA-15
It was raining today so I installed my V-Dipole antenna on one of my studio's rooftop. I covered it with plastic bags to protect connexions. The antenna is facing south, which means that it is kind of facing the house of my neighbour. This neighbour is often spying us, so I wonder what she thinks about this antenna.
2020-09-06 03:52:00
Joaquin Ezcurra
Island in Sarmiento river,
NOAA-15
Recorded on an island in Sarmiento river, part of the Delta of Paraná river, where wetlands have been burning in the last months.
2020-09-06 03:52:00
zwettstein
Seattle, Washington, USA
USA
NOAA-19
Currently experiencing wildfire particulate drifting in from the Pacific Ocean, originating from forest fires in Oregon and California…
2020-09-06 03:51:59
Ankit Sharma
Mumbai, India
India
NOAA-18
Sky – Totally Clear, Very sunny and warm Atmosphere, Ambient Temperature – 36 Degree Celsius. Country – India.
2020-09-06 03:51:59
zwettstein
Seattle, Washington, USA
USA
NOAA-18
2020-09-05 03:52:03
Yoshi Matsuoka
Atsugi Kanagawa, Japan
Japan
NOAA-19
2020-09-05 03:52:03
Yoshi Matsuoka
Atsugi Kanagawa, Japan
Japan
NOAA-15
2020-09-05 03:52:02
Bill
Reston, Virginia, USA
USA
NOAA-19
2020-07-26 03:52:03
Sasha
,
NOAA-19
2020-07-16 03:52:03
Sasha
,
NOAA-18
2020-05-17 03:52:03
Sasha
,
NOAA-18
2012-12-12 12:12:12
test 1
test 1,
NOAA-19
2012-12-12 12:12:12
test 2
tes 2,
NOAA-19
2001-01-01 01:01:01
asdf,
NOAA-19
2000-01-01 00:00:00
test,
NOAA-19
