METSAT (Meteorological Satellite) User's Guide.

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Abstract:

This Technical Note describes the four operational meteorological satellite systems that provide metsat data to Air Force units in the Pacific theater. It describes Air Force DMSP Direct Readout Site and mini-SIDS location operations and provides considerable background information on Metsat imagery characteristics. Such topics as image accuracy, gridding, imagery types and forms, geographic coverage picture resolutions, data frequency and image identification techniques and imagery analysis procedures.

Author(s):
Hammond, G. R.
Author Organization(s):
WEATHER WING (1ST) HICKAM AFB HI
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0076

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
1WW/TN-83/001, SBI-AD-E850 550
Monitor Series:
AD-E850 550
 Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*Meteorological satellites, Meteorological data, Meteorology, Geographic areas, Images, Image processing, Pattern recognition, Identification, Pacific Ocean, Air Force operations, Theater level operations
Field(s)/Group(s):
Meteorology
Keyword(s):
Direct Readout sites, METSAT(Meteorological Satellite)
Report Date:
1983 May 09