Meteorological Satellite Data in Thailand
Chongkolnee Yusabye
Meteorological satellite Receiving Station
Meterological Department, Sukhumvit Road,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Introduction
Since the first TIROS satellite had lunched and provided imageries of the atmosphere in 1960, meteorologist could utilize these data for study and making research in metrology. When meteorological satellite programmed was developed with higher efficiency in taking photo the meteorological satellite data were not only use for metrology but also for other aspects. In Thailand, meteorological Department are aware of its necessity in using meteorological satellite data for help in weather forecasting and warning system. Therefore the establishment of meteorological satellite receiving station in July 1970 at the headquarter in Bangkok, will provide the meteorological centre with processed information, such as receiving signal from meteorological satellites and further distributed images to all user concerted to the general public by the mass media.
Meteorological satellite receiving Station
Meterological satellite receiving Station was operated in 1970 the first picture received from ESSA-8 was in low resolution image. During 1970-1980, all images was used only for daily weather forcasting and the warning system was operated only for some time . When meteorological satellites had been gradually developed with higher efficiency in
Higher resolution, larger area, more channels and more frequency of time. Meteorological satellite receiving Station was improved and upgraded according to the new series of satellite technology. At present time, this station receive two NOAA satellites and one GMS satellite. The images available are beneficial for meteorological aspects and also to meet the requirement in education areas.
