Chinese FY Satellites (IMAGE)

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Chinese FY Satellites

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Seventeen Chinese self-developed FengYun (FY) meteorological satellites have been launched, which are widely applied in weather analysis, numerical weather forecasting and climate prediction, as well as environment and disaster monitoring. Currently, 7 satellites are in operation.

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National Satellite Meteorological Center of the China Meteorological Administration

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