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Datastream : GMS5

GMS-5: visible 1.25-km res., IR 5-km resolution

Active Dates
1996.10.11 - 2003.02.16

Measurement Categories
Radiometric

Originating Instrument
Geostationary Meteorological Satellite (GMS)

Primary Measurements

The following measurements are those considered scientifically relevant. Refer to the netCDF File Header Description (Data Object Design File) for the list of all available measurements, including those recorded for diagnostic or quality assurance purposes.

• Longwave narrowband radiance
• Shortwave broadband radiance

Locations

• Tropical Western Pacific (TWP)