satellite brightness temperatures (IMAGE) Penn State Caption The first figure (left) shows satellite brightness temperatures when thunderstorms developed and matured in the case study, and the second shows a radar image of the same storms at the same time. The scientists said combining the data in weather models may improve forecasts. Credit: Penn State . Credit Penn State Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-NC-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.