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Download or read book Application of Meteorological Satellite Remote Sensing Capabilities to Environmental Research written by Vernon J. Zurick and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The imagery data obtained from earth satellites are well known and applied extensively in the meteorological field. Although these applications are well published, considerable effort is required by a researcher to obtain information on the extent and varied uses of meteorological satellite data. This report is a review paper which brings together in one place summaries and examples of present research and applications utilizing meteorological satellite data. Information is presented regarding instrumentation accuracies and data processing capabilities, in addition to citing the particular application. Satellite launch schedules and planned payloads are included. While not exhaustive, this report should provide the researcher with an introduction and quick reference to what is taking place in the dynamic field of sensing of the environment by meteorological satellites.