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Science
; 231(4737): 455-62, 1986 Jan 31.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17776017
RESUMEN
The first weather satellite was launched on 1 April 1960. In the 25 years since, weather satellites have contributed to improved weather analyses and forecasts worldwide. As a maturing component of a global observing system, the meteorological satellite promises even greater financial benefits and a higher quality of life to mankind.