Improved TIROS Operational System

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006466",
  "term": "Improved TIROS Operational System",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A series of polar-orbiting meteorological satellites developed by the United States, designed to provide global weather data for forecasting and climate monitoring. These satellites carry a suite of instruments to measure atmospheric temperature, humidity, and cloud cover. The system succeeded the original TIROS program and was eventually replaced by the Joint Polar Satellite System.",
  "abbreviation": "ITOS",
  "see_also": [
    "Television and Infrared Observation Satellite"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/improved-tiros-operational-system/"
}