The Meteorological Satellite: Overview of 25 Years of Operation

W. L. Smith; W. P. Bishop; V. F. Dvorak; C. M. Hayden; J. H. McElroy; F. R. Mosher; V. J. Oliver; J. F. Purdom; D. Q. Wark

doi:10.1126/science.231.4737.455

The Meteorological Satellite: Overview of 25 Years of Operation

W. L. Smith
, W. P. Bishop
, V. F. Dvorak
, C. M. Hayden
, J. H. McElroy
, F. R. Mosher
, V. J. Oliver
, J. F. Purdom
, D. Q. Wark

University of Wisconsin-Madison
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Abstract

The first weather satellite was launched on 1 April 1960. In the 25 years since, weather satellites have contributed to improved weather analyses and forecasts worldwide. As a maturing component of a global observing system, the meteorological satellite promises even greater financial benefits and a higher quality of life to mankind.

Original language	American English
Journal	Science
Volume	231
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1126/science.231.4737.455
State	Published - Jan 31 1986
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

weather
satellites
meteorology

Disciplines

Meteorology

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