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meteorological satellite

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noun

  1. an artificial satellite that gathers data concerning the earth's atmosphere and surface in order to aid meteorologists in understanding weather patterns and producing weather forecasts.


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It also benefits from being bright at both optical and infrared wavelengths, boosting its chances of registering in meteorological satellite detectors, which are not designed for astronomical applications.

From Scientific American • Jun. 17, 2022

But despite her own creativity, Dupree says she would’ve never thought to use a meteorological satellite.

From Scientific American • Jun. 17, 2022

A meteorological satellite was aborted on launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in 1968, and the nuclear package was recovered intact.

From Time Magazine Archive

The first will carry an Italian-made meteorological satellite and the British-built Marecs B maritime communications satellite.

From Time Magazine Archive