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Meteorological satellite

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007250

An artificial satellite equipped with sensors to observe and collect data on Earth's atmosphere and surface, providing a global perspective on weather and climate. These satellites operate in either geostationary or polar orbits, capturing images and measurements of clouds, temperature, water vapor, and aerosols. Examples include GOES and MetOp satellites.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-007250
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Abbreviationmetsat
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007250",
  "term": "Meteorological satellite",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "An artificial satellite equipped with sensors to observe and collect data on Earth's atmosphere and surface, providing a global perspective on weather and climate. These satellites operate in either geostationary or polar orbits, capturing images and measurements of clouds, temperature, water vapor, and aerosols. Examples include GOES and MetOp satellites.",
  "abbreviation": "metsat",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/meteorological-satellite/"
}

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