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Selected Works of Frederick R. Mosher
Article
The Meteorological Satellite: Overview of 25 Years of Operation
Science (1986)
  • W. L. Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison
  • W. P. Bishop, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • V. F. Dvorak, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • C. M. Hayden, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • J. H. McElroy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • F. R. Mosher, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • V. J. Oliver, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • J. F. Purdom, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • D. Q. Wark, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Abstract
The first weather satellite was launched on 1 April 1960. In the 25 years since, weather satellites have contributed to improved weather analyses and forecasts worldwide. As a maturing component of a global observing system, the meteorological satellite promises even greater financial benefits and a higher quality of life to mankind.
Keywords
  • weather,
  • satellites,
  • meteorology
Disciplines
Publication Date
January 31, 1986
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.231.4737.455
Citation Information
W. L. Smith, W. P. Bishop, V. F. Dvorak, C. M. Hayden, et al.. "The Meteorological Satellite: Overview of 25 Years of Operation" Science Vol. 231 Iss. 4737 (1986) p. 455 - 462 ISSN: 0036-8075
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