Instrument : Multi-Functional Transport Satellite (MTSAT)
Instrument Categories
Satellite Observations
General Overview
The Multi-functional Transport Satellite (MTSAT) series fulfills two functions: a meteorological function by the Japan Meteorological Agency and an aviation control function by for the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The MTSAT series will succeed the Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS) series as the next generation satellite series covering the East Asia and the Western Pacific regions.
Output Datastreams
- mtsat : Multi-functional Transport Satellite (MTSAT)
Primary Measurements
The following measurements are those considered scientifically relevant.