Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 1 The current and future Chinese Geostationary Meteorological Satellite Systems Wenjian ZHANG, Jun YANG China Meteorological Administration (CMA) Beijing , P. R. China

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 2 The First Generation of Chinese Geo. Meteorological Satellites FY-2 Series

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 3 FY-2 operational satellites F FY-2 operational satellites are designed based upon the previous two experimental satellites, FY-2A&B, with the following improvements –Five channel VISSR; –Improved NEDT for IR channels –Half-hourly observations during the main flooding season of China (June – August)

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 4 FY-2A/BFY-2C/D/E ChannelsWavelength (μm) (quantization) ChannelWavelength (μm) (quantization) (6 bits) (6 bits) (8 bits) (10 bits) (8 bits) (8 bits) (10 bits) (10 bits)

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 5 The Latest Successful launch of FY-2C  Major Steps  09:20 (BJ), Oct. 19, 2004, FY-2C launched ;  Oct. 24, 2004 positioned on 105ºE over equator  Nov. 20, 2004, first image acquired  Full operation from the beginning of 2005.

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 6 Full Disc Coverage Movies

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 7 Movie Loop of China Area Pictures

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 8 FY-2 Ground segment F A totally new ground segment is established and put into operation since FY-2C launch; F More than 20 products for FY-2C have been developed, validated, and tested

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 9 Satellite Operational Control Center In NSMC/CMA

10 Products and user community

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 11 DVB-S based CMA FengYunCast System, which broadcasts GEO/LEO satellite data and products over China and A-P region FY-1,FY-2,NOAA, EOS CHINASTAR-1

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 12  Each Provincial meteorological Bureau of China (including Hong Kong, Macao)  Ministry of water resources, Ministry of agriculture, Ministry of Forest, State Oceanic Administration, Air China, Ministry of Communication  International Users (within data coverage countries, and global users) Direct data reception stations of FY-2 in China

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 13 FY-2C major products F Pre-processing and Image products –Accurate image registration and navigation –Channel data cross calibration with NOAA data –Sector images –Image maosic with MTSAT and Meteosat F Quality products –Rainfall estimation –OLR all IR, TBB IR1 –Cloud Motion Vector (CMV) –Cloud Amount –Total Precipitation water –Moisture profile (cloud products) –Cloud classification –Fog, Fire, Sea ice, Soil Wetness, snow cover

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 14 Extensive satellite data broadcasting system There are 2441 VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal ) users, which can acquire near real time FY-2C data by retransmitting through communication satellite

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 15

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 16 Launch schedule for FY-2 F FY-2D: Nov. 2006, (be already ready!) F FY-2E: Nov F FY-2F: Oct F FY-2G: Oct F With expectation of 5 year operational life span, two satellite configuration will be formed after FY-2D launch. F FY-2D will be put over either 86.5°E or 123.5°E F Two FY-2 constellation will enhance the observation capability and, at the same time, meet the WMO contingency strategy requirements.

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 17 The Next Generation of Chinese Geo. Meteorological Satellites FY-4 Series

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 18 Estimated weight :3200kg Estimated power: 2000 W Main payload considerations Imaging Radiometer CCD Imager (option) Infrared Sounder Lightning Maper Solar X-ray Imager Space Environment Monitor Suite FY-4 Satellite Configurations

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 19 FY-4 Imaging Radiometer Currently 12 channels, reference to MSG and GOES –R Imaging and radiometric channels combination Imaging channels with higher spatial resolution and frequent observation (China territory: 5 minutes) Radiometric channel: higher radiometric performance 。

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 20 FY-4 IR sounder F Fourier Transformation Infrared Interferometer F 856 channels in EDU F Main observation area: Western Pacific and India Ocean. F The Pre-phase A design and KEY Tech. study started since 2003 F The difficulties is foreseen, and international collaboration is highly encouraged

Presentation on 2006 GOES-R Conference Wenjian ZHANG ， Jun YANG, CMA/CHINA 21 FY-4 develop and launch plan F Development: –FY-4 Phase A : –FY-4 Phase B : –FY-4 Phase C : F R&D / Operation –FY-4A/B ： (R&D) –FY-4C/D/E/F: 2016 beyond (Op.)

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