Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:aboard gptkb:GOES-16
gptkb:GOES-17
gptkb:GOES-18
gptkbp:detects cloud-to-cloud lightning
cloud-to-ground lightning
in-cloud lightning
gptkbp:frequency 20 seconds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Geostationary Lightning Mapper (GLM)
gptkbp:launchDate 2016
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:NOAA
gptkbp:orbitType geostationary
gptkbp:purpose detect lightning
monitor severe storms
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:GOES-R_series
gptkbp:resolution 8-12 km
gptkbp:servesArea gptkb:Western_Hemisphere
gptkbp:type optical transient detector
gptkbp:usedFor weather forecasting
climate research
aviation safety
gptkbp:wavelengthRange 777.4 nm
gptkbp:website https://www.goes-r.gov/spacesegment/glm.html
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:GOES-R_weather_satellites
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6