SATELLITES-------
TIROS-TIROS V-------
TIROS-TIROS V-------
Weather Satellites:
TIROS V
TIROS V - Television Infrared Observation Satellite V
Launch date: June 19, 1962
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Three-stage Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
Continued research and development of the meteorological satellite information system. To maintain an operational TIROS in orbit for an extended period of time. To obtain improved (both resolution and aerial coverage) data for operational use in weather forecasting during the Northern Hemisphere hurricane season.
TIROS V - Television Infrared Observation Satellite V
Launch date: June 19, 1962
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Three-stage Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
Continued research and development of the meteorological satellite information system. To maintain an operational TIROS in orbit for an extended period of time. To obtain improved (both resolution and aerial coverage) data for operational use in weather forecasting during the Northern Hemisphere hurricane season.
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