Publikationsdatum:
2006-04-12
Beschreibung:
The geostationary and polar satellites comprising the current operational system are discussed. The data acquisition capabilities of both satellite types and their complementary functions are reviewed. The advanced very high resolution radiometer on the TIROS N satellites is particularly addressed along with the imaging and atmospheric sounding instrumentation aboard the GOES satellites. The dissemination of the satellite data to the prospective users is also discussed.
Schlagwort(e):
METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY
Materialart:
The Conception, Growth, Accomplishments and Future of Meteorol. Satellites; p 34-40
Format:
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