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The Synchronous Meteorological Satellite /SMS/ systemDescription of the fundamental design criteria and operational features of the spacecraft subsystems and ground facilities comprising the SMS program. The main objectives of the program are to provide day and night information on the earth's weather by means of earth imaging, retransmission of imaged data, data collection, data relay, and space environment monitoring. Attention is given to the launch and orbital station-keeping functions, onboard sensors used to provide remote imagery, data transmission from the satellite to command and regional ground stations, and examples of meteorological services resulting from use of this satellite.
Document ID
19740029434
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Fordyce, D. V.
Wirth, R. J.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Communications
Meeting Information
Meeting: EASCON ''73; Electronics and Aerospace Systems Convention
Location: Washington, DC
Start Date: September 17, 1973
End Date: September 19, 1973
Accession Number
74A12184
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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