1. Defense Meteorological Satellite Program - DMSP
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2. October 23, 2014 Agenda Pre-Assessment
IWBAT take a test about what I already know about heat and motion.
Military Weather Satellites – DMSP
IWBAT describe how the military uses satellite information to determine the weather.
Guided Exploration
IWBAT explore how heat moves in air and through liquid.

3. DMSP DMSP stands for Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
Satellite program that started as top secret during the Cold War during the “Space Race” between Communists and the US.
Eye from space to guide our soldiers through weather patterns
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F19 – The 19th DMSP military satellite launched to support military troops this past April 3, 2014.
I have been supporting the DMSP F20 project which will launch for our US Air Force in the near future…
Youtube link short explanation: This video is a highlight reel of the launch for the DMSP-19 satellite, which was the nineteenth launch of a DMSP weather satellite for the USAF. It showcases all of the work and technology that is required for adequate deployment of satellites to monitor weather patterns on Earth from space.
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5. DMSP and Weather
DMSP uses advanced sensors and photography to observe the Earth from space
The images and information that DMSP collects from its sensors inform the soldiers about what to do.
Soldiers use the information to
Prepare battlefield operations
Plan for next steps based on weather information
Keep themselves informed about what to expect in the field
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6. My Role at Lockheed Martin DMSP
Communicate with management level engineers
Study the systems aboard the satellite
Create training plans for building the spacecraft
The satellite was found at:
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