Imaging meteorological satellite carrying a range of weather and climate sensors
Meteorological.
Advanced meteorological payloads plus a Data Relay Transponder and a Satellite Aided Search & Rescue payload
Meteorological surveillance of satellites h LEO.
MSG surveillance of satellites h GEO.
Meteorological; weather forecasting and disaster reduction.
Continues key data records that are critical for climate change science.
"Satellite's position in GEO will yield real-time views of entire Earth disk -- wide swath of Asia, Middle East and Indian Ocean. Will also provide communciations for search-and-rescue services."
Meteorological.
