Meteorological Satellite Systems

Abstract The Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites (CGMS) provides an international forum for the exchange of technical information on geostationary and polar-orbiting meteorological satellite systems. In 2013, the CMGS established the Socioeconomic Benefits Tiger Team (SETT) to develop a credible methodology and common terminology for articulating the socioeconomic benefits of satellite observing systems, and to explore the most effective ways to communicate the benefits to decision makers and stakeholders. As part of its first years’ activities, the SETT gathered examples of socioeconomic studies across all member organizations. This article describes key elements of these studies, and identified eight key themes that are presented. We welcome additional collaborations to identify opportunities to incorporate socioeconomic best practices, integrate these into additional or subsequent phases of work on new instruments and satellites, and develop recommendations for the way forward for the broader meteorological community.

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Future world meteorological satellite systems

Acta Astronautica ◽

10.1016/0094-5765(86)90129-3 ◽

1986 ◽

Vol 14 ◽

pp. 277-285 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

E.Larry Heacock ◽

Yu.A. Afanasiev ◽

Claude Honvault ◽

Taiji Yoshida ◽

U.V.Gopala Rao

Keyword(s):

Satellite Systems ◽

Meteorological Satellite

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Navy Tactical Applications Guide. Volume 3. North Atlantic and Mediterranean Weather Analysis and Forecast Applications. Meteorological Satellite Systems.

10.21236/ada099591 ◽

1981 ◽

Author(s):

Robert W. Fett ◽

Walter A. Bohan

Keyword(s):

North Atlantic ◽

Satellite Systems ◽

Meteorological Satellite

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A Look at the Evolution of Meteorological Satellites: Advancing Capabilities and Meeting User Requirements

Weather Climate and Society ◽

10.1175/wcas-d-15-0017.1 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 309-320 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Johannes Schmetz ◽

W. Paul Menzel

Keyword(s):

Remote Sensing ◽

Early Life ◽

Satellite Observations ◽

User Requirements ◽

Satellite Systems ◽

The Past ◽

Sensing Systems ◽

Remote Sensing Systems ◽

Full Utilization ◽

Meteorological Satellite

Abstract In this paper, the authors offer their observations from more than 30 years of involvement in the evolution of the space-based meteorological remote sensing systems. Successes and issues from the past are recalled that established meteorological satellites into their current pivotal role. Evolution of imaging and sounding satellite systems from user requirements to affordable realizations is noted; some examples from recent U.S. and European experiences in the area of operational meteorological satellites are presented. The authors discuss the importance of the balanced roles of the three partners in satellite development (government, research, and industry), the need to develop full utilization of new satellite programs quickly during their early life, and a vision for global cooperation early in the planning stages of meteorological satellite missions. The authors offer suggestions that could foster expanded international collaboration on science and applications as well as expedite more satellite observations being pursued in a sustained manner.

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