Overview of Meteorological Satellites and Instruments in the Eastern Hemisphere
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This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of meteorological satellites and instruments operating in the Eastern Hemisphere, including notable satellites such as Meteosat-8, INSAT-3E, and Suomi NPP. It discusses the functionalities of various instruments like the Imager, Sounder, and AVHRR, contributing to weather observation and analysis. The data covered spans from geostationary to polar-orbiting satellites, highlighting their operational times and capabilities. It aims to enhance understanding of the satellite systems vital for meteorological studies and weather forecasting.
Overview of Meteorological Satellites and Instruments in the Eastern Hemisphere
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(Some) Meteorological Satellites and Instruments (2013) Eastern Hemisphere: Meteosat-8,7 INSAT-3E,C Kalpana Electro-L FY-2D,E COMS-1 MTSAT-1R GOES-15 - Imager - Sounder 135 W GOES-13 - Imager - Sounder 75 W Meteosat-10 MSG-2 - SEVIRI 0 E GOES-14 - Imager - Sounder 105 W GOES-12 - Imager - Sounder 60 W MTSAT-2 Imager 145 E ~ 36,000 km -- 24hrs GEO LEO NOAA-19 - AVHRR/3 - HIRS/4 - AMSU - MHS 13:30 NOAA-18 - AVHRR/3 - HIRS/4 - AMSU - MHS 15:00 • Suomi NPP • - VIIRS • CrIS • ATMS • 13:30 AM DMSP F-18 - SSM/IS 08:00 DMSP F-17 - SSM/IS 05:30 • Metop-B • - AVHRR/3 • HIRS/4 • IASI • - AMSU • - MHS • 09:30 • Metop-A • - AVHRR/3 • HIRS/4 • IASI • - AMSU • - MHS • 09:30 ~ 850 km -- 100 min • Aqua • - MODIS • AIRS • 13:30 Terra - MODIS 10:30 PM (http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/sat/satellitestatus.php) [ sats-o-day-gsw-20130623.pptx ]