Space and ground segment performance and lessons learned of the FORMOSAT-3/COSMIC mission: four years in orbit

The FORMOSAT-3/COSMIC (Constellation Observing System for Meteorology, Ionosphere, and Climate) Mission consisting of six Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO) satellites is the world's first demonstration constellation using radio occultation signals from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites. The atmosp...

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Main Authors: C.-J. Fong, D. Whiteley, E. Yang, K. Cook, V. Chu, B. Schreiner, D. Ector, P. Wilczynski, T.-Y. Liu, N. Yen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2011-06-01
Series:Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
Online Access:http://www.atmos-meas-tech.net/4/1115/2011/amt-4-1115-2011.pdf