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The Synchronous Meteorological Satellite /SMS/ systemThe Synchronous Meteorological Satellite (SMS) system is described which is being utilized in a program to obtain day and night information on the earth's weather by means of earth imaging, retransmission of imaged data, meteorological data collection and relay, and space environment monitoring. The components and functions of the ground system are discussed together with the basic satellite payloads. The launch and orbit of SMS-A are reviewed, and the functions of the visible IR spin-scan radiometer are described in detail. Other systems and units discussed include the data collection system, solar environment monitor, weather-facsimile unit, and central data distribution system. It is noted that SMS-A was used to support the Global Atlantic Tropical Experiment and that the SMS system will be complemented by geostationary environmental satellites from ESRO, Japan, and the USSR.
Document ID
19750051309
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Fordyce, D. V.
Wirth, R. J.
Shenk, W. E.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: Conference on Aerospace and Aeronautical Meteorology
Location: El Paso, TX
Start Date: November 12, 1974
End Date: November 15, 1974
Accession Number
75A35381
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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