Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) - User's Guide

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Abstract:

The capabilities of the spacecraft, sensors, and data processor for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program are described. Many meteorological and geophysical uses of these data are examined, and examples used to illustrate the capabilities of the system to tailor the imagery for a large variety of present and future users.

Author(s):
Dickinson, Lee G. ; Boselly, Iii, S. Edward ; Burgmann, Walter S.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WEATHER SERVICE SCOTT AFB IL
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA007678
Pagination:
0122

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RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AWS-TR-74-250
Monitor Series:
AWS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITES, CLOUD COVER, DATA ACQUISITION, FRONTS(METEOROLOGY), NATIONAL DEFENSE, PICTURES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology, Unmanned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
DEFENSE METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE PROGRAM
Report Date:
1974 Dec 01