SATELLITES-------
TIROS-TIROS VII-------
TIROS-TIROS VII-------
Weather Satellites:
TIROS VII
TIROS VII - Television Infrared Observation Satellite VII
Launch date: June 19, 1963
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Three-stage Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
Continued research and development of the meteorological satellite information system. To obtain improved data for operational use in weather forecasting during hurricane season. The craft was also designed to make infrared measurements of reflected solar and terrestrial radiation over selected spectrum ranges and gather data on electron density and temperature in space.
TIROS VII - Television Infrared Observation Satellite VII
Launch date: June 19, 1963
Launch site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
Launch vehicle: Three-stage Delta
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
Continued research and development of the meteorological satellite information system. To obtain improved data for operational use in weather forecasting during hurricane season. The craft was also designed to make infrared measurements of reflected solar and terrestrial radiation over selected spectrum ranges and gather data on electron density and temperature in space.
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