Use of satellites for weather forecasting and prediction of related phenomena has become indispensable. This chapter looks at various aspects related to evolution, operation and use of weather satellites. Weather forecasting satellites take images mainly in the visible, the infrared and the microwave bands; the various types of images are discussed in the chapter. Most weather forecasting satellites employ a geostationary orbit, as different from a polar sun‐synchronous low Earth orbit, since these satellites offer better temporal resolution as compared to that provided by the polar weather forecasting satellites. The chapter discusses two types of satellite payloads namely, radiometer and active payloads. It also discusses some of the major applications of weather forecasting satellites, and covers some of the major weather satellite missions.
Weather Satellites
Satellite Technology ; 577-613
2014-05-16
37 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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