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Platforms > Space-based Platforms > Solar/Space Observation Satellites > Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)

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Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)  

Definition

  • Geostationary satellites circle the Earth in geosynchronous orbit, which means they orbit the Earth’s equatorial plane at a speed matching the Earth’s rotation. This allows them to stay in a fixed position in the sky, remaining stationary with respect to a point on the ground. GOES satellites continually view the Western Hemisphere from approximately 22,300 miles above Earth. Since 1975, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) have provided continuous imagery and data on atmospheric conditions and solar activity (space weather). They have even aided in search and rescue of people in distress. GOES data products have led to more accurate and timely weather forecasts and better understanding of long-term climate conditions. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) builds and launches the GOES, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates them. In October 2015, NOAA celebrated the 40th anniversary of the launch of the first GOES satellite. GOES satellites are designated with a letter prior to launch and renamed with a number once achieving geostationary orbit. The GOES-N series consists of GOES-13, GOES-14, and GOES-15. (en)

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  • 2017-09-01 12:30:29.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add broader relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - Solar/Space Observation Satellites [8e8b7689-0a8e-47a4-9c68-5f6a207104d5,288197]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:33:01.0 [sritz] insert AltLabel (id: null category: primary text: Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite language code: en);
  • 2017-09-01 12:35:23.0 [sritz] Move Concepts add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-16 [72ebfb29-14dd-4306-a28c-ecfc25fc8ad6,287987]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:36:06.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-1 [f86fcbce-178c-410a-8e6e-380c0bc392ad,310075]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:36:21.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-2 [f2b36444-124d-4f32-97c7-dc8a09b2d0f0,310079]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:36:33.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-3 [a520a517-f8da-4bf7-9dec-5e8758dad38a,310083]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:44:49.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-4 [79de5661-cfa3-491d-bb30-4414452676e8,310087]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:44:58.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOEs-5 [18ceff7d-c5cd-4a72-86af-9a3ac0a884c4,310091]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:45:35.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-6 [b048b823-7125-4426-b25d-121c85044bb4,310095]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:45:49.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-7 [e8fbbfce-0ba2-431c-8533-a1ec9347efd1,310099]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:46:07.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-8 [2fa330c6-862b-408a-bdea-cc0eb502f3d2,310103]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:46:18.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-9 [8651726e-1f93-4a65-9e09-4be1e3075e5d,310107]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:46:28.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-10 [49178ef5-a003-4de2-9553-066f629bb072,310111]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:46:41.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-11 [d1c98f16-ae13-45a0-b1bf-de4fd2a5b1c7,310115]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:46:52.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-12 [ccc4869c-ff0c-41ef-b621-eaeae1ffb79b,310119]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:47:01.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-13 [98685a1b-9825-43c0-b0d9-6a65f8cb8c7c,310123]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:47:13.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-14 [530c0bf3-28b9-4cb7-ad4e-979ad7444933,310127]);
  • 2017-09-01 12:47:27.0 [sritz] Insert Concept add narrower relation (GOES [6e332c25-caeb-4917-afb6-af757bcecd72,310071] - GOES-15 [f9649a77-f89c-4b3a-a5e5-624ccfccf97d,310131]);
  • 2021-12-01 12:43:48.0 [tstevens] update PrefLabel (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES));
  • 2022-03-07 12:11:25.0 [tstevens] insert Definition (id: null text: Geostationary satellites circle the Earth in geosynchronous orbit, which means they orbit the Earth’s equatorial plane at a speed matching the Earth’s rotation. This allows them to stay in a fixed position in the sky, remaining stationary with respect to a point on the ground. GOES satellites continually view the Western Hemisphere from approximately 22,300 miles above Earth. Since 1975, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) have provided continuous imagery and data on atmospheric conditions and solar activity (space weather). They have even aided in search and rescue of people in distress. GOES data products have led to more accurate and timely weather forecasts and better understanding of long-term climate conditions. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) builds and launches the GOES, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operates them. In October 2015, NOAA celebrated the 40th anniversary of the launch of the first GOES satellite. GOES satellites are designated with a letter prior to launch and renamed with a number once achieving geostationary orbit. The GOES-N series consists of GOES-13, GOES-14, and GOES-15. language code: en);

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