WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION.docVIP

WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION _________________________ SIXTH TROPICAL CYCLONE RSMCs/TCWCs TECHNICAL COORDINATION MEETING BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA 2 TO 5 NOVEMBER 2009 TCM-VI/Doc. 4.2.2 (29.X.2009) ___________ ITEM 4.2.2 ENGLISH ONLY Requirements of the observational data and the NWP guidance (Satellite Observation) (Submitted by the Secretariat) Summary and Purpose of Document This document provides the current status of on-orbit satellites along with the plans for future ones (as of 19 October 2009): launch date, orbital characteristics, payload and operational status if relevant. The tab