The Role of Satellites in Observing and Forecasting the Global Behaviour of the Atmosphere [and Discussion]

The meteorological requirements for satellite methods of observing, sensing and communication are here considered in the context of the World Weather Watch and the associated Global Atmospheric Research Programme (GARP). The World Weather Watch (www), adopted unanimously by the 122 member states of...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series A, Mathematical and physical sciences Mathematical and physical sciences, 1969-01, Vol.308 (1493), p.157-172
Main Authors: Mason, B. J., Massey, Harrie, Bedford, L. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial satellites
Atmospheric radiation
Atmospheric temperature
Balloons
Clouds
Meteorological satellites
Meteorology
Observational research
Wavelengths
Weather forecasting
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Summary:The meteorological requirements for satellite methods of observing, sensing and communication are here considered in the context of the World Weather Watch and the associated Global Atmospheric Research Programme (GARP). The World Weather Watch (www), adopted unanimously by the 122 member states of the World Meteorological Organization in May 1967, is being planned as a permanent operational system of improved meteorological observations, communications, and data-processing facilities aimed at enhancing our understanding of the global circulation of the atmosphere and producing weather forecasts of greater reliability and range.
ISSN:0080-4630
2053-9169
DOI:10.1098/rspa.1969.0003