科图分类法:	P414.4 版次：
中图分类法:	P414.4 版次：
著者:	Tan, Su Yin,
题名:	Meteorological satellite systems / / ,
出版发行:	出版地： New York, NY : 出版社： Springer, 出版日期： c2014.
载体形态:	xx, 131 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.
内容提要:	"Meteorological Satellite Systems" is a primer on weather satellites and their Earth applications. This book will review historic developments and recent technological advancements in GEO and polar orbiting meteorological satellites. It will explore the evolution of these remote sensing technologies and their capabilities to monitor short- and long-term changes in weather patterns in response to climate change. Satellites developed by various countries, such as U. S. meteorological satellites, EUMETSAT, and Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Indian satellite platforms are reviewed. This book also discusses international efforts to coordinate meteorological remote sensing data collection and sharing. This title provides a ready and quick reference for information about meteorological satellites. It serves as a useful tool for a broad audience that includes students, academics, private consultants, engineers,