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Meteorological satellites look at Earth to study the weather and atmosphere. Satellite weather images provide a wealth of information quickly and continuously. This information, especially as it is used in storm predictions, has often proved vital to the preservation of lives and property.
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- TIROS (Television Infrared Observation Satellite)
- ITOS (Improved TIROS Operational System)
- GOES (Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite)
- Weather or Not: More than just a forecast
| Oceans
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