Observation/service coverage of GMS program. b) dissemination of analog processed image data (WEFAX data) via satellite to SDUS (Small Scale Data Utilization Station) users. b) meteorological parameter extraction such as temperature on both Earth surface and cloud tops, cloud top height, cloud amount, cloud motion, etc.Ģ) Collection of meteorological data from DCPs (Data Collection Platforms) installed on ships, buoys, aircraft, and other land weather stations.ģ) Direct broadcast of cloud images: a) dissemination of digital image data (stretched VISSR data) via satellite repeater to MDUS (Medium Scale Data Utilization Station) users. The mission objectives of the GMS program are:ġ) Weather watch by VISSR: a) imaging the Earth's surface, cloud distribution and atmospheric water vapor distribution, and observation of meteorological phenomena such as typhoons, cyclones, fronts, etc.
#Gms optical series#
The operational meteorological program series consisted of the following satellites: The GMS program called for one operational spacecraft in orbit on the basis of a continuous service provision for the series. In Japan, the GMS program was also known by the name of Himawari (sunflower). It was administered in partnership by JMA (Japan Meteorological Agency) as the operator of the satellites, and by JAXA (formerly NASDA) as the spacecraft and launch service provider (originally, NASDA was also the spacecraft operator). GMS was Japan's first national satellite program for weather and environmental observations from GEO (Geostationary Earth Orbit).
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GMS (Geostationary Meteorological Satellite) Series of Japan