description FORMOSAT-7 (COSMIC-2) Overview
FORMOSAT-7 (COSMIC-2) is a US-Taiwan constellation of six satellites launched together on June 25, 2019 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy from Kennedy Space Center. The constellation uses GPS radio occultation to generate thousands of daily vertical profiles of atmospheric temperature, pressure, and humidity, with particular focus on improving tropical weather forecasts. Each satellite also carries an ionosphere sensor for space weather monitoring.
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What is the FORMOSAT-7 (COSMIC-2) mission?
It is a joint collaborative constellation between the United States (NOAA) and Taiwan (NSPO) consisting of six satellites. The mission is specifically designed to gather atmospheric and ionospheric data to improve weather forecasting.
How does FORMOSAT-7 collect its weather data?
The satellites use a technique called GPS Radio Occultation to measure atmospheric temperature, pressure, and moisture by tracking GPS signals as they bend through the Earth's atmosphere. This method provides highly accurate vertical profiles of the atmosphere.
When was the FORMOSAT-7 constellation launched?
The six satellites were launched together in June 2019 aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. This deployment significantly boosted the global network of weather tracking satellites.
Why is FORMOSAT-7 important for tropical weather forecasting?
The constellation provides between 3,000 and 4,000 atmospheric profiles daily, focusing heavily on tropical regions between 45 degrees north and south. This massive influx of data helps meteorologists significantly improve the tracking and prediction of severe tropical storms.
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