Meteorological Satellites Based on Meteor-M Polar Orbiting Platform

摘要

Russia is currently developing the Meteor-3M space observation system of hydrometeoro-logical and oceanographic service that operates through several space vehicles of Meteor-M type. In July, 2014 hydrometeorological satellite Meteor-M No. 2 was successfully launched to the sun-synchronized orbit. Given is general information on Meteor-M No. 2 onboard measurement system, the composition of its output products, and areas of their application. Described is the ground-based complex for the reception, processing, dissemination, and archiving of satellite data.