![]() This constellation configuration was chosen because it provides the most uniform global coverage, as shown in Figure 1. ![]() The constellation is planned to be comprised of 6 satellites at 72º inclination, and 6 satellites at 24º inclination, which will enhance observations in the equatorial region over what is currently being collected with FormoSat-3 / COSMIC. These will be much more useful for weather prediction models and also for the severe weather forecasting including typhoons and hurricane, as well as for the related research in the fields of meteorology, ionosphere and climate. ![]() The primary mission payload will be a TriG (third generation) GNSS-RO receiver and will collect more soundings per receiver by adding European Galileo system and Russia's GLONASS (Global Navigation Satellite System) tracking capability, which will produce a significantly higher spatial and temporal density of profiles. It is expected to be a much improved constellation system consisting of a new constellation of 12 satellites for an operation mission. The goal is to collect a large amount of atmospheric and ionospheric data primarily for operational weather forecasting and space weather monitoring as well as meteorological, climate, ionospheric, and geodetic research. The overall objective of FS-7/C-2 is to advance the capabilities of regional and global weather prediction (including severe weather prediction). NOAA and NSPO intend to provide a high-reliability next generation satellite system. Note: NARL is also referred to as NARLabs.įormoSat-7 / COSMIC-2 is a follow-on mission to the FormoSat-3 / COSMIC mission to meet the RO (Radio Occultation) data continuity requirements of the user community. NSPO/NARL (National Space Organization/National Applied Research Laboratories) is the designated representative for Taiwan and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is the designated representative for the U.S. ![]() The FormoSat-7 / COSMIC-2 (Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere and Climate) constellation (simply known as FS-7/C-2) is an international collaboration between Taiwan (NSPO) and the United States (NOAA) that will use a constellation of 12 remote sensing microsatellites to collect atmospheric data for weather prediction and for ionosphere, climate and gravity research. Spacecraft Launch Mission Status Sensor Complement Ground Segment References STP-2 Rideshare Mission with FormoSat-7/COSMIC-2 as Primary Payloads ![]()
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