description NOAA-19 Overview
Launched in February 2009, NOAA-19 is the final spacecraft in the Polar Operational Environmental Satellite (POES) series operated by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The satellite circles Earth in a sun-synchronous polar orbit, collecting global atmospheric, oceanic, and terrestrial data. Its instrument suite includes the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) and the Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit (AMSU), which support weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and search-and-rescue operations.
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NOAA-19 ranks #79 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind SMOS, ahead of Meteosat-10.
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When was NOAA-19 launched into orbit?
NOAA-19 was successfully launched into a sun-synchronous orbit in February 2009. It marked the final addition to NOAA's Polar Operational Environmental Satellite (POES) series.
What instruments are carried by the NOAA-19 satellite?
It carries a suite of advanced instruments, including the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) and the Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit (AMSU). These tools allow the satellite to measure atmospheric temperature, moisture, and surface conditions.
Why is NOAA-19 important for weather forecasting?
NOAA-19 provides continuous global atmospheric, oceanic, and surface data that is critical for global weather forecasting and climate monitoring. Its polar orbit ensures the entire Earth is scanned daily, complementing geostationary weather satellites.
What launch vehicle was used to deploy NOAA-19?
The satellite was launched aboard a Delta II rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. This reliable launch vehicle successfully placed the heavy weather satellite into its precise operational orbit.
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