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High Resolution Picture Transmission

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006246

A direct broadcast system used by weather satellites to transmit high-resolution visible and infrared imagery and other meteorological data to ground stations. This system allows users with appropriate receiving equipment to obtain real-time satellite imagery for local weather forecasting and analysis. High Resolution Picture Transmission (HRPT) provides detailed views of cloud patterns, storm systems, and surface features.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006246
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
AbbreviationHRPT
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006246",
  "term": "High Resolution Picture Transmission",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A direct broadcast system used by weather satellites to transmit high-resolution visible and infrared imagery and other meteorological data to ground stations. This system allows users with appropriate receiving equipment to obtain real-time satellite imagery for local weather forecasting and analysis. High Resolution Picture Transmission (HRPT) provides detailed views of cloud patterns, storm systems, and surface features.",
  "abbreviation": "HRPT",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/high-resolution-picture-transmission/"
}

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