DMSP-2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DMSP-1
gptkbp:analysis performed by analysts
visualization tools used
gptkbp:archives archived data
gptkbp:climate supported
gptkbp:collection daily
gptkbp:communication downlink
gptkbp:constellation part of DMSP constellation
gptkbp:covered_by global coverage
gptkbp:data_type visible and infrared imagery
standardized format
gptkbp:data_usage military and civilian applications
used by meteorologists
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:1972
gptkb:1987
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1987
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:NOAA
gptkbp:elevation 830 km
gptkbp:format digital
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:DMSP
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:Shaw_Air_Force_Base
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DMSP-2
gptkbp:image automated
post-processing techniques
ground processing facilities
gptkbp:is_monitored_by enabled
gptkbp:launch_date February 24, 1972
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Vandenberg_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_II
800 kg
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:TRW_Inc.
gptkbp:mass 800 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:satellite
polar orbit
designed for long-term operation
meteorological
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:operational_area 15 years
gptkbp:orbital_period 101 minutes
gptkbp:primary_function weather observation
gptkbp:products high quality
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:satellite
restricted access
shared with international partners
collaborated with research institutions
integrated with other data sources
retrieved by ground stations
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:DMSP-3
gptkbp:resolution 1 km
high resolution
spatial resolution of 1 km
gptkbp:sensor gptkb:musician
multispectral imaging
onboard sensors
gptkbp:storage onboard storage
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Defense_Meteorological_Satellite_Program
gptkb:DMSP-3
gptkbp:track Doppler radar
gptkbp:updates regular updates provided.
gptkbp:weather_conditions supported