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First geosynchronous weather satellite prepared for launchThe Synchronous Meteorological Satellite (SMS), which is scheduled for launch 16 May 1974 is described along with the data transmission system. The Carrier Balloon System is discussed. The primary type of data to be obtained in conjunction with SMS and Nimbus F are meteorological, oceanographic, seismic, and tsunami information. The Space Environment Monitoring System is also described.
Document ID
19740013399
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - News Release/Speech
Date Acquired
August 29, 2013
Publication Date
May 8, 1974
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-NEWS-RELEASE-74-95
Report Number: NASA-NEWS-RELEASE-74-95
Accession Number
74N21512
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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