What Does POES Stand For?
POES stands for Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites
POES, or Polar Orbiting Environmental Satellites, are a series of spacecraft designed to monitor and assess environmental conditions from a polar orbit. They provide critical data for weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring by gathering information on atmospheric conditions, land surfaces, and ocean temperatures. These satellites play an essential role in enhancing our understanding of global dynamics and improving disaster preparedness and response.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym