Meteorological satellite systems [electronic resource] / Su-Yin Tan.

9781461494201 electronic book
1461494206 electronic book
9781461494195

New York, NY : Springer, 2014.

English

1 online resource (xx, 131 pages) : illustrations (some color).

10.1007/978-1-4614-9420-1 doi

TL798.M4

551.63/54

"Meteorological Satellite Systems" is a primer on weather satellites and their Earth applications. This book will review historic developments and recent technological advancements in GEO and polar orbiting meteorological satellites. It will explore 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.

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