description NOAA-9 Overview
NOAA-9 is an American weather satellite launched in December 1984 as part of the TIROS-N series. It operates in a polar orbit, carrying instruments such as the Advanced Very High Resolution Radiometer (AVHRR) and the High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS/2). These tools allowed the satellite to provide continuous global atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles. It was operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for environmental monitoring.
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NOAA-9 ranks #138 of 187 in the Satellite ranking, behind SPOT-7, ahead of Eutelsat 10B.
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How good is NOAA-9?
NOAA-9 scores 7.25/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Satellite category. Useful TIROS-N era operational weather satellite, valuable historically but surpassed by later NOAA and Metop systems.
What are the best alternatives to NOAA-9?
See our alternatives page for NOAA-9 for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: SRTM, CORONA (KH-4), TanDEM-X.
How does NOAA-9 compare to SRTM?
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Is NOAA-9 worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.25/10, NOAA-9 is a solid option in Satellite. See all Satellite ranked.
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