Meteorological Satellites—The Very Early Years, Prior to Launch of TIROS-1

The meteorological satellite program began in the United States as the result ot the actions taken by a very small but dedicated group of people from the late 1940s to 1960. This paper provides firsthand accounts by two of these dedicated individuals. Their remarks provide an insight into the trials...

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Published in:Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society 1994-12, Vol.75 (12), p.2295-2302
Main Authors: Vaughan, William W., Johnson, Dale L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial satellites
Cloud photography
Clouds
Corporations
History
Meteorological research
Meteorological satellites
Meteorology
Meteorology And Climatology
Spacecraft launching
Storms
Weather
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Summary:The meteorological satellite program began in the United States as the result ot the actions taken by a very small but dedicated group of people from the late 1940s to 1960. This paper provides firsthand accounts by two of these dedicated individuals. Their remarks provide an insight into the trials and tribulations they and the program encountered during these very early years. Those now active in the program, many of whom do not recall this time, might appreciate the effort of these pioneers and the legacy they left for us.
ISSN:0003-0007
1520-0477
DOI:10.1175/1520-0477(1994)075<2295:MSVEYP>2.0.CO;2