Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by ENSFNM on: 2023-06-10 09:34
Citation: https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/meteorological-satellite-tiros/nasm_A19650289000
Verdict: Approved
Reviewed by - on: 2023-06-10 13:24
Name | TIROS-N |
NORAD ID | 11060 |
Followed NORAD ID | - |
Alternative Names | Television Infrared Observation Satellite-N |
Description | TIROS-N was an operational meteorological satellite for use in the National Operational Environmental Satellite System (NOESS) and for the support of the Global Atmospheric Research Program (GARP) during 1978-84. The satellite design provided an economical and stable sun-synchronous platform for advanced operational instruments to measure the earth's atmosphere, its surface and cloudcover, and the near-space environment. |
Owner/Operator | - |
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Website | https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/meteorological-satellite-tiros/nasm_A19650289000 |
Dashboard URL | - |
Launch Date | Oct. 13, 1978, midnight |
Deploy Date | - |
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Field | Previous | Suggested |
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Alternative Names | - | Television Infrared Observation Satellite-N |
Description | 137.77 Carrier | TIROS-N was an operational meteorological satellite for use in the National Operational Environmental Satellite System (NOESS) and for the support of the Global Atmospheric Research Program (GARP) during 1978-84. The satellite design provided an economical and stable sun-synchronous platform for advanced operational instruments to measure the earth's atmosphere, its surface and cloudcover, and the near-space environment. |
Website | - | https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/meteorological-satellite-tiros/nasm_A19650289000 |