Meteorological Satellites

William K. Widger, Jr.

Penerbit : Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., New York

Tahun : 1966

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This book explains the development and role of meteorological satellites in atmospheric observation, especially after the launch of TIROS I on 1 April 1960. It shows how satellite imagery created new ways to observe clouds, storms, cyclones, sea ice, mountain snow, and large-scale weather patterns that were difficult to capture through conventional observation networks. The contents include basic meteorology, the need for global data, the history leading to the TIROS program, TIROS instruments and operations, infrared and radiation measurements, satellite data processing, the use of TIROS data in analysis and forecasting, research applications, the Nimbus program, national operational meteorological satellite systems, important orbital concepts, international cooperation, and future prospects for meteorological satellites.

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