TIROS program

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:TIROS-1
gptkbp:archives gptkb:NOAA
gptkbp:collaborated_with U. S. Weather Bureau
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:battle
international meteorological organizations
gptkbp:collection remote sensing
gptkbp:communication telemetry
gptkbp:contributed_to improved weather forecasting
gptkbp:data_type digital
humidity
temperature
wind speed
meteorological data
precipitation
cloud cover
gptkbp:data_usage weather prediction
research and operational meteorology
gptkbp:debut_year gptkb:TIROS-1
1960-04-01
1978-01-25
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:elevation 600 km
gptkbp:field_of_study meteorology
gptkbp:format visible and infrared
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TIROS program
gptkbp:image April 1960
gptkbp:impact climate research
gptkbp:influenced subsequent satellite programs
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:musician
TV camera
gptkbp:is_influenced_by satellite communications
gptkbp:is_monitored_by global
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:cape
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Thor-Delta
gptkbp:launched gptkb:10
gptkbp:legacy pioneering satellite meteorology
gptkbp:mission gptkb:10
gptkb:TIROS-1
spin-stabilized
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:operational_area 1960-1978
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:orbital_period 100 minutes
gptkbp:provides_information_on global meteorological community
gptkbp:purpose weather observation
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:U._S._government
$10 million
gptkbp:resolution 1.5 km
gptkbp:successor gptkb:GOES_program
gptkbp:weather_conditions gptkb:battle