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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300382603321

Autore

Tan Su-Yin

Titolo

Meteorological Satellite Systems / / by Su-Yin Tan

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, NY : , : Springer New York : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

1-4614-9420-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (145 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Space Development, , 2191-8171

Disciplina

145

Soggetti

Aerospace engineering

Astronautics

Meteorology

Remote sensing

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics

Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction to Meteorological Satellites -- History and Background -- Examining the Tools of Space Meteorology -- U.S. Meteorological Satellites -- European Meteorological Satellites and EUMETSAT -- Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Meteorological Satellites -- International Collaboration in Meteorological Satellites Systems -- Evolving and Future Capabilities -- Meteorological and Remote Sensing Satellites Roles in Monitoring Climate Change -- Top Ten Things to Know about Meteorological Satellites.

Sommario/riassunto

“Meteorological Satellite Systems” is a primer on weather satellites and their Earth applications. This book reviews historic developments and recent technological advancements in GEO and polar orbiting meteorological satellites. It explores the evolution of these remote sensing technologies and their capabilities to monitor short- and long-term changes in weather patterns in response to climate change. Satellites developed by various countries, such as U.S. meteorological satellites, EUMETSAT, and Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Indian satellite platforms are reviewed. This book also discusses international efforts to coordinate meteorological remote sensing data collection and sharing. This title provides a ready and quick reference for information



about meteorological satellites. It serves as a useful tool for a broad audience that includes students, academics, private consultants, engineers, scientists, and teachers.