Russian Meteorology and Hydrology · 2014 · 33 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesEarth SciencesMeteorologyAtmospheric DynamicsAtmospheric ScienceSatellite MeteorologyPolar-orbiting Satellite MeteorologySatellite InstrumentationSatellite Orbit DeterminationSatellite Orbit DynamicsSatellite OrbitsSatellite SensorsMeteorological InstrumentationPolar Orbiter InstrumentationPolar Orbiting Satellite DataPolar OrbitsPolar-orbiting Satellite Hydrometeorology
Russia is currently developing the Meteor-3M space observation system of hydrometeorological and oceanographic service that operates through several space vehicles of Meteor-M type. In July, 2014 hydrometeorological satellite Meteor-M No. 2 was successfully launched to the sun-synchronized orbit. Given is general information on Meteor-M No. 2 onboard measurement system, the composition of its output products, and areas of their application. Described is the ground-based complex for the reception, processing, dissemination, and archiving of satellite data.