weather satellite
A weather satellite orbits the Earth, sending back images of cloud formations.
Noun: A weather satellite is an artificial satellite specifically designed and placed in orbit around Earth to observe and monitor atmospheric conditions, cloud cover, weather patterns, and other meteorological data. It transmits frequent images and scientific data of the Earth's surface and atmosphere to ground stations for use in weather forecasting, climate research, and storm tracking.
The term "weather satellite" is used to refer to the technological instrument itself. It is a compound noun where "weather" specifies the primary function of the "satellite." * Accurate weather forecasting depends on data from weather satellites. * The meteorologist analyzed the latest images from the weather satellite. * A new weather satellite was launched to improve hurricane tracking.
- Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES): This is a specific type of U.S. weather satellite that remains in a fixed position relative to the Earth's surface, providing continuous monitoring of a specific region.
- The GOES-16 weather satellite provides real-time imagery of severe storms over the Atlantic.
- Polar-orbiting satellite: Another type of weather satellite that orbits the Earth from pole to pole, providing global coverage and detailed data.
- Polar-orbiting weather satellites pass over the same location twice a day.
- Meteorological satellite: A direct synonym for "weather satellite," often used in more formal or scientific contexts.
- Satellite imagery: The pictures and data transmitted by satellites, including weather satellites.
- Remote sensing: The broader scientific field of acquiring information about an object or area from a distance, which is the primary function of a weather satellite.
- Meteorological satellite
- Environmental satellite
- Observational satellite (in a meteorological context)
- Satellite data: The information collected and transmitted by satellites.
- The forecast model was updated with fresh satellite data.
- Satellite feed: The live or near-live transmission of data or images from a satellite.
- The news channel showed the storm's progression via a satellite feed.
A weather satellite orbits the Earth, sending back images of cloud formations.
- a satellite that transmits frequent picture of the earth below