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China set a new record today for the most Chinese rocket launches in a single year. The previous record was 19. Furthermore, China has 3 (or 4) more rocket launches scheduled before the end of 2016.
China just launched its first Fengyun-4A, which is a second-generation geostationary meteorological satellite. "The satellite is based on the SAST-5000 platform developed by the Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST) and has an intended operational lifetime of 5-7 years." It has advanced capabilities.
"The main instruments on Fengyun-4A are the Advanced Geosynchronous Radiation Imager (AGRI), with 14 channels with a spectral range set between 0.55μm and 13.8μm; the Interferometric Infrared Sounder (GIIRS); the Lightning Mapping Imager (LMI); the Space Environment Package (SEP); the Solar X-EUV imaging telescope (SXEUV); and the Data Collection Service (DCS)." (Source: Long March 3B launches Fengyun-4A meteorological spacecraft)
"In general the main tasks of the Fengyun-4 series will be to take multiple spectral band measurements of high temporal resolution and accuracy, to obtain imagery of the earth’s surface and cloud, including the segment images and increase the overall capability of the China Meteorological Administration in space-based quantitative observation and application." (Source: Long March 3B launches Fengyun-4A meteorological spacecraft)
"For the first time in the world FY-4-01 is carrying out an hyper-spectral vertical atmospheric sounding payload，which could conducting a high-precision observation of atmosphere over China and neighborhoods. The observation system is a thousand times more capable than the current system, thus is bound to significantly enhance weather warning and forecasting capability.
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'The combination of imaging and vertical observation is just like a doctor not only having X-ray pictures but also possessing CT pictures. The data from different scanning parts and directions can provide more precise diagnose of diseases. In this sense, FY-4-01 serves as a heavyweight in improving the accuracy of weather forecasting.' Xu Yinglong, a chief forecaster of National Meteorological Center of CMA and a chief expert of FY-4 satellite application said.
The 'Game Changer' satellite makes a breakthrough in satellite image navigation and registration of three-axis stabilization structure on geostationary orbit, kicking the precision of image geolocation into the international top level." (Source: China launched next-generation geostationary meteorological satellite FY-4-01)
China launches Fengyun-4A weather satellite in 20th space mission of 2016 | GBTimes
China just launched its first Fengyun-4A, which is a second-generation geostationary meteorological satellite. "The satellite is based on the SAST-5000 platform developed by the Shanghai Academy of Space Technology (SAST) and has an intended operational lifetime of 5-7 years." It has advanced capabilities.
"The main instruments on Fengyun-4A are the Advanced Geosynchronous Radiation Imager (AGRI), with 14 channels with a spectral range set between 0.55μm and 13.8μm; the Interferometric Infrared Sounder (GIIRS); the Lightning Mapping Imager (LMI); the Space Environment Package (SEP); the Solar X-EUV imaging telescope (SXEUV); and the Data Collection Service (DCS)." (Source: Long March 3B launches Fengyun-4A meteorological spacecraft)
"In general the main tasks of the Fengyun-4 series will be to take multiple spectral band measurements of high temporal resolution and accuracy, to obtain imagery of the earth’s surface and cloud, including the segment images and increase the overall capability of the China Meteorological Administration in space-based quantitative observation and application." (Source: Long March 3B launches Fengyun-4A meteorological spacecraft)
"For the first time in the world FY-4-01 is carrying out an hyper-spectral vertical atmospheric sounding payload，which could conducting a high-precision observation of atmosphere over China and neighborhoods. The observation system is a thousand times more capable than the current system, thus is bound to significantly enhance weather warning and forecasting capability.
...
'The combination of imaging and vertical observation is just like a doctor not only having X-ray pictures but also possessing CT pictures. The data from different scanning parts and directions can provide more precise diagnose of diseases. In this sense, FY-4-01 serves as a heavyweight in improving the accuracy of weather forecasting.' Xu Yinglong, a chief forecaster of National Meteorological Center of CMA and a chief expert of FY-4 satellite application said.
The 'Game Changer' satellite makes a breakthrough in satellite image navigation and registration of three-axis stabilization structure on geostationary orbit, kicking the precision of image geolocation into the international top level." (Source: China launched next-generation geostationary meteorological satellite FY-4-01)
China launches Fengyun-4A weather satellite in 20th space mission of 2016 | GBTimes
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