Satellite activities of NOAA, 1981
Abstract
Space systems are reviewed, including polar orbiting, geostationary, and land satellites. Satellite data distribution and support services are summarized. Satellite data uses are reviewed, including winds and temperatures, global radiation, environmental warning, oceanography, hydrology, agriculture, fisheries, international activities, training, and geodesy and geodynamics. Warnings and forecasts, magnetospheric physics, aeronautical charting, and radar techniques are also reviewed.
- Publication:
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Unknown
- Pub Date:
- May 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982noaa.rept......
- Keywords:
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- Agriculture;
- Atmospheric Radiation;
- Environment Effects;
- Fisheries;
- Hydrology;
- International Cooperation;
- Meteorological Satellites;
- Oceanography;
- Satellite Configurations;
- Training Evaluation;
- Weather Forecasting;
- Aeronautical Satellites;
- Earth Magnetosphere;
- Radar Detection;
- Remote Sensing;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles