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Metop-B  

Type

  • sosa:Platform

Definition

  • The MetOp series, developed by a consortium of European companies led by the main contractor EADS-Astrium, France, builds on the heritage gained from a successful series of European satellites, including the French space agency’s (CNES) SPOT and ESA’s ERS and Envisat. The satellite consists and two modules: the Payload Module (PLM) and the Service Module (SVM), and a large solar array. The PLM accommodates the whole suite of instruments and associated support equipment. MetOp-B was launched on 17 September 2012.

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Entry terms

  • Meteorological operational satellite - B

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has instrument

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https://vocab.met.no/mmd/Platform/Metop-B

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