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Synchronous Meteorological Satellite

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-009468

A geostationary satellite designed to provide continuous, real-time imagery of Earth's weather patterns from a fixed position above the equator. These satellites orbit at an altitude where their orbital period matches Earth's rotation, allowing them to observe the same geographic area constantly. The first Synchronous Meteorological Satellite, SMS-1, was launched in 1974.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-009468
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
AbbreviationSMS
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009468",
  "term": "Synchronous Meteorological Satellite",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A geostationary satellite designed to provide continuous, real-time imagery of Earth's weather patterns from a fixed position above the equator. These satellites orbit at an altitude where their orbital period matches Earth's rotation, allowing them to observe the same geographic area constantly. The first Synchronous Meteorological Satellite, SMS-1, was launched in 1974.",
  "abbreviation": "SMS",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/synchronous-meteorological-satellite/"
}

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