meteorological satellite

noun

1. an artificial satellite that gathers data concerning the earth's atmosphere and surface in order to aid meteorologists in understanding weather patterns and producing weather forecasts.

Example Sentences

It also benefits from being bright at both optical and infrared wavelengths, boosting its chances of registering in meteorological satellite detectors, which are not designed for astronomical applications.

From Scientific American

The WMO currently uses 30 meteorological satellites and 200 research satellites, which provide continuous, highly-automated observations.

From Fox News

The weather forecasts we rely on are themselves dependent on meteorological satellites, of which the first successful launch was 56 years ago today in Cape Canaveral, Fla.

From New York Times

Just last February, a U.S. military meteorological satellite blew up, presumably because of a failed battery, scattering dozens of pieces of debris.

From The Guardian

The second payload is the MSG-4, a satellite from EUMETSAT, the European organization is dedicated to overseeing and updating Europe's fleet of meteorological satellites.

From The Verge