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NCDC > Satellite Data > ISCCP B1 Data Rescue

Satellites

  • 6 satellites are currently active, providing ISCCP B1 data.
  • 28 satellites have provided ISCCP B1 data since 1978.

Currently Active Satellites

These satellites are currently being used to provide ISCCP B1 data.

  • GOES-11 (GOES-West, USA)
  • GOES-12 (GOES-East, USA)
  • Meteosat-9 (0 deg, EUMETSAT)
  • Meteosat-7 (57.5 deg East, EUMETSAT)
  • FY2-C (105 deg East, China)
  • MTSAT-1R (140 deg East, Japan)

Inactive satellites

ISCCP B1 data are available from these satellites, though they do not provide real-time observations.

  • Meteosat-2,3,4,5,6
  • GMS-1,2,3,4,5
  • GOES-5,6,7,8,9,10

Rescued satellites

ISCCP B1 data from these satellites are available due to the rescue efforts at NCDC.

  • GOES-1,2,3,4
  • SMS-1,2

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Created by Ken.Knapp@noaa.gov
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Last Updated Tuesday, 7-Aug-2007 10:52:53 EDT by Ken.Knapp@noaa.gov
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