meteorological satellite
noun
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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Nearby words
meteorogram, meteorograph, meteoroid, meteorol., meteorological, meteorological satellite, meteorologist, meteorology, meteorotropic, meter, meter angle
Also called weather satellite.
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