DMSP-21

GPTKB entity

Statements (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:analysis provides data visualization tools
supports data analysis efforts
gptkbp:application used in research applications
gptkbp:archives data archived for future use
gptkbp:climate contributes to climate research
gptkbp:collaboration collaborates with NOAA
gptkbp:collection continuous data collection
gptkbp:communication_system S-band
gptkbp:community military and civilian users
gptkbp:controls reaction wheels
gptkbp:cooling_system passive thermal control
gptkbp:data_transmission downlink to ground stations
gptkbp:data_type digital
various data types available
gptkbp:data_usage military and civilian applications
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:2015
gptkbp:design gptkb:Boeing
5 years
gptkbp:education offers user training programs
gptkbp:has_ability advanced system capabilities
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Defense_Meteorological_Satellite_Program
gptkbp:home_ground DMSP ground stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DMSP-21
gptkbp:is_integrated_with integrated with other systems
gptkbp:is_monitored_by monitors environmental conditions
monitors severe weather events
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1999
1999-01-29
gptkbp:launch_mass 2,500 kg
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Vandenberg_Air_Force_Base
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Titan_II
gptkbp:legacy part of a legacy system
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:mission_type meteorological
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:operational_period 1999 to 2015
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:orbit_type polar orbit
gptkbp:orbital_altitude 830 km
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 98.7 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 101 minutes
gptkbp:payload_capacity gptkb:sensors
gptkbp:performance real-time
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:DMSP-20
gptkbp:primary_function weather observation
gptkbp:product_quality high data quality
gptkbp:products provides various data products
gptkbp:provides_information_on weather data
public access to data
integrated with other data sources
data shared with international partners
gptkbp:reliability high system reliability
gptkbp:resolution 1 km
spatial resolution of 1 km
gptkbp:security ensures data security measures
gptkbp:sensor multi-spectral imaging
visible and infrared sensors
gptkbp:storage cloud cover images
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Joint_Polar_Satellite_System
DMSP-22
gptkbp:track gptkb:GPS
gptkbp:updates received system updates during operation
gptkbp:weather_conditions supports weather forecasting
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:DMSP-20
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7