The National Institute for Space Research (INPE)

The National Institute for Space Research (INPE) is a research unit of the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology, whose main goals are fostering scientific research and technological applications and qualifying personnel in the fields of space and atmospheric sciences, space engineering, and space technology. INPE develops researching and activities in the fields of meteorological sciences, meteorology by satellite, weather forecasting, and climate. The operational activities for weather and climate forecasting are carried out with the operation of a supercomputer, which renders possible reliable weather and climate forecasting within a reasonable notice.