Publication Date:
2019-08-28
Description:
The Synchronous Meteorological Satellite (SMS), which is scheduled for launch 16 May 1974 is described along with the data transmission system. The Carrier Balloon System is discussed. The primary type of data to be obtained in conjunction with SMS and Nimbus F are meteorological, oceanographic, seismic, and tsunami information. The Space Environment Monitoring System is also described.
Keywords:
SPACE VEHICLES
Type:
NASA-NEWS-RELEASE-74-95
Format:
application/pdf