Spin-scan cloud camera

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009144",
  "term": "Spin-scan cloud camera",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of imaging instrument used on early geostationary meteorological satellites to capture images of Earth's cloud cover. It operates by spinning the satellite to provide west-to-east scanning and tilting a mirror to provide north-to-south scanning, building up an image line by line. This method allowed for continuous monitoring of weather patterns from a fixed orbital position.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/spin-scan-cloud-camera/"
}