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Platforms > Space-based Platforms > Earth Observation Satellites > Japan Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS)

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Japan Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS)  

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  • The Japanese Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS) series, also known as its nickname, "Himawari" (meaning a "sunflower"), is on the geostationary orbit at 140 degrees of east longitude to carry out weather observation from space being part of the World Weather Watch (WWW) project of the World Meteorological Organization. (en)

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  • 2021-12-03 08:09:05.0 [tstevens] update PrefLabel (Japan Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS));
  • 2022-03-03 09:00:16.0 [tstevens] insert Definition (id: null text: The Japanese Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS) series, also known as its nickname, "Himawari" (meaning a "sunflower"), is on the geostationary orbit at 140 degrees of east longitude to carry out weather observation from space being part of the World Weather Watch (WWW) project of the World Meteorological Organization. language code: en);

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