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Platforms > Space-based Platforms > Earth Observation Satellites > Japan Marine Observation Satellite (MOS)

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Japan Marine Observation Satellite (MOS)  

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  • Japanese earth sea satellite. The MOS 1A and 1B satellites, also known as Momo 1A and 1B, were Japan's first Earth resources satellites. The satellites were designed to monitor ocean currents, sea surface temperature, atmospheric water vapor, ocean chlorophyll levels, precipitation, and land vegetation. They also acted as relays for data from remote surface sensor platforms. (en)

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  • 2021-12-02 09:28:57.0 [tstevens] update PrefLabel (Japan Marine Observation Satellite (MOS));
  • 2022-03-03 09:02:51.0 [tstevens] insert Definition (id: null text: Japanese earth sea satellite. The MOS 1A and 1B satellites, also known as Momo 1A and 1B, were Japan's first Earth resources satellites. The satellites were designed to monitor ocean currents, sea surface temperature, atmospheric water vapor, ocean chlorophyll levels, precipitation, and land vegetation. They also acted as relays for data from remote surface sensor platforms. language code: en);

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/f835f27c-becb-4ad7-a2d5-c0385f3418f3

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