Meteosat-2

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Meteosat-1
gptkb:Meteosat-1_G
gptkbp:collection continuous
gptkbp:communication real-time
gptkbp:country gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:covered_by full disk
gptkbp:data_type digital
gptkbp:data_usage weather forecasting
climate research
gptkbp:decommissioned 1993-12-31
gptkbp:design gptkb:Arianespace
7 years
gptkbp:dimensions 2.5 m x 2.5 m x 3.5 m
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:EUMETSAT
gptkbp:elevation 36,000 kilometers
gptkbp:end_date 1993-12-31
gptkbp:format gptkb:JPEG
infrared
visible and infrared
gptkbp:frequency 1.7 G Hz
gptkbp:home_ground Fucino, Italy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Meteosat-2
gptkbp:image 30 minutes
automated
real-time processing
onboard processing
1981-06-02
downlink to ground stations
weather pattern analysis
gptkbp:launch_date 1981-06-02
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Centre_Spatial_Guyanais
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Ariane_1
1,200 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:satellite
geostationary
meteorological observation
gptkbp:mission_duration 12 years
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operator European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT)
gptkbp:performance minimal
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:products high quality
gptkbp:provides_information_on public access
gptkbp:refresh_rate every 30 minutes
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Meteosat-3
gptkbp:resolution 1 km
5 km
gptkbp:sensor multispectral imager
temperature and humidity measurement
gptkbp:service_area Europe and Africa
gptkbp:storage limited
onboard storage
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Meteosat-3
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kg