What Does TIROS Stand For?
TIROS stands for Television InfraRed Observation Satellite
TIROS, or Television InfraRed Observation Satellite, refers to a series of satellites launched by NASA beginning in 1960 to monitor weather conditions and provide real-time data for meteorological analysis. Equipped with infrared sensors, TIROS satellites capture cloud cover and temperature patterns, facilitating improved weather forecasting and climate research. The TIROS program played a significant role in the advancement of satellite meteorology and has contributed to our understanding of atmospheric phenomena.
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