Satellite observations can track the path of storms and weather fronts, as well as monitoring temperatures and other related data.
Yes, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) operates the INSAT series of geostationary satellites that provide weather forecasting over India. These satellites help in monitoring weather patterns, cloud cover, and other meteorological data to improve forecasts and warnings related to weather events in the region.
Weather stations gather data from the local area - satellite imagery shows the weather over a much wider area.
The moon for the tides. The man-made ones for communications, weather forecasting, GPS, and spying on each other.
Meteroligical satellite
A satellite orbits Earth and can be used to monitor or communicate with objects on the ground. For example, a weather satellite can track storms and communicate weather data to ground stations for analysis and forecasting. In essence, a satellite and an object work together through information exchange and monitoring capabilities facilitated by the satellite's orbit around Earth.
In the 1900s, weather forecasting relied on observations of atmospheric conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and wind direction, collected from ground-based weather stations, ships, and early weather balloons. Meteorologists also began integrating data from radar and satellite technologies in the mid-20th century to improve forecasting accuracy. Computer technology played a pivotal role in advancing weather forecasting capabilities during this time as well.
The first successful weather satellite was TIROS-1, launched by NASA on April 1, 1960. TIROS-1 revolutionized weather forecasting by providing the first images of Earth's cloud cover from space, helping meteorologists track and predict weather patterns.
One technology that is not commonly used in weather forecasting today is analog forecasting, which relies on comparing current weather patterns to historical data to predict future conditions. While it has historical significance, modern forecasting primarily relies on numerical weather prediction models and satellite data for greater accuracy. The use of analog methods has diminished due to advancements in computational power and data analysis techniques.
GSLV-F06 was recently launched by India ( ISRO- Indian Space Research Organisation) but it failed and was destroyed.
The first weather satellite was developed by a team of NASA scientists rather than a single person. It was launched on April 1, 1960 from Cape Canaveral, now known as Cape Kennedy.
Geostation is similar to satellite but it forecasts the weather. You better ask a meteorologist about that. It is even one of the 'unknown word', try to type Geostation. That's all I know.
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