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Synchronous Meterological Satellite (SMS)
Status:
Completed
Mission Category:
Historical Missions
Launch Date: May 17, 1974
Launch Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
The success of the meteorological experiments carried aboard the Applications Technology Satellite-1 and -3 missions led to NASA's development of a satellite specifically designed to make atmospheric observations. Synchronous Meterological Satellite (SMS) operational prototypes (SMS-1 and SMS-2), were launched in 1974 and 1975. SMS-1 and -2, and Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES)-1, -2, and -3 were essentially identical. They carried instrumentation for visible and international remote imaging, collection of data from automated remote platforms, relay of weather products (WEFAX), and measurement of a number of characteristics of the near space environment.
Key Synchronous Meterological Satellite Facts
| Mission/Portal Page: | http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/masterCatalog.do?sc=1974-033A |
|---|---|
| Launch Vehicle: | Delta |
| Instruments: |
DCS (Data Collecting System) SEM (Space Environment Monitor) VISSR (Visible Infrared Spin-Scan Radiometer) |
| Project Scientist(s): |
William E. Shenk |
Relevant Science Focus Areas:
- Weather
Related Applications:
- Weather Prediction