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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2017 Open Access

Meteosat third generation: preliminary imagery and sounding mission concepts and performances

Donny Aminou, Jean-Loup Bézy, Paolo Bensi, Rolf Stuhlmann, Antonio Rodriguez

Proceedings Volume 10567, 1056706 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2308182

KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Sensors, Fourier transforms, Imaging systems, Satellites, Ultraviolet radiation, Telescopes, Lithium, Clouds, Spectral resolution

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Proceedings Article | 2 September 2009 Paper

Meteosat Third Generation: mission and system concepts

Antonio Rodriguez, Rolf Stuhlmann, Stephen Tjemkes, Donny Aminou, Hendrik Stark, Paul Blythe

Proceedings Volume 7453, 74530C (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.824236

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Clouds, Infrared imaging, Telecommunications, Environmental sensing, Imaging systems, Satellite imaging, Image resolution, Sensors, Control systems

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EUMETSAT and ESA initiated in 2000 joint preparatory activities for the formulation and definition of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) geostationary system, to ensure continuity and improvement of current Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) services. MTG will become the backbone of the European operational meteorological applications taking the relay from MSG by 2017, and warranting the continuation of the earth imagery mission supported by the Spin Enhanced Visible and Infrared Imager (SEVIRI). The early program definition phases were devoted to the discussion and consolidation of end user requirements and their priorities in meteorology fields as Nowcasting and Very Short Term Weather Forecasting (NWC), Medium/Short Range global and regional Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), Climate and Air Composition Monitoring and the identification of the relevant observation techniques. In the system conceptualization process, the following missions have been analyzed: • Full Disc High Spectral resolution Imagery (FDHSI) • High Resolution and Fast Imagery (HRFI) • Lightning detection Mission (LI) • IR Sounding Mission (IRS) • UV-VIS-NIR Sounding Mission as a payload complement (UVN). After pre-phase A mission studies (2003-2006), where preliminary instrument concepts were investigated allowing the consolidation of the most critical and demanding technical requirements, phase A studies were launched at the beginning of February (2007-2008) addressing both the space segment system feasibility and ground and operations programmatic aspects. The space segment, phase A level, studies covered the entire suite of optical instruments identified in the preliminary assessments including: 1) a flexible combined imager for both FDHSI and HRFI missions; 2) a Fourier Transform Spectrometer for IRS observations; and 3) a lightning detector sensor. The study of concepts and implementation of the UVN mission are covered by the efforts of ESA and the European Union (EU) in the framework of the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) Sentinel 4 program. This paper provides an overview of the outcome of the MTG System analyses at the end of phase A confirming its technical feasibility, the key characteristics of the intended missions, and the progress accomplished in the definition of the satellite optical payloads.

Proceedings Article | 9 October 2008 Paper

Meteosat Third Generation: progress on space segment system feasibility studies: payload aspects

Donny Aminou, Hendrik Stark, Wolfgang Schumann, Gary Fowler, S. Gigli, Rolf Stuhlmann, Antonio Rodriguez

Proceedings Volume 7106, 71060C (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.800244

KEYWORDS: Satellites, Infrared imaging, Lithium, Image segmentation, Imaging systems, Sensors, Spatial frequencies, Satellite imaging, Space operations, Satellite communications

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ESA and EUMETSAT have initiated joint preparatory activities for the formulation and definition of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) geostationary system to ensure the continuity and improvement of the Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) system. The MTG will become the new system to be the backbone of the European operational meteorological services from 2015, in particular, will ensure the continuation of the imagery missions. The first phases were devoted to the definition and consolidation of end user requirements and priorities in the field of Nowcasting and Very Short Term Weather Forecasting (NWC), Medium/Short Range global and regional Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), Climate and Air Composition Monitoring and to the definition of the relevant observation techniques. The following missions have been analysed and preliminary concepts studied: The Flexible Combined Imager, an improvement of the actual MSG-SEVIRI Imager Lightning Imagery Mission IR Sounding Mission UV-VIS-NIR Sounding Mission as a payload complement from GMES. After pre-phase A mission studies (2003-2006), where preliminary instrument concepts were investigated allowing in the same time to consolidate the technical requirements for the overall system study, a phase A study on MTG has been launched at the beginning of February 2007 for the space segment system feasibility and programmatic aspects to be accomplished during 2007-2008 time frame. The space segment phase A study will cover all elements to the level of details allowing to conclude on the feasibility of the system and to produce cost estimates with a good level of confidence. This paper provides an overview of the outcome of the MTG space segment at the end of phase A, addressing the progress accomplished for the various payloads in terms of achievable performances including Radiometry and Image Navigation and Registration aspects. It namely focuses onto the Imaging and IR Sounding, Lightning Missions, introduces the UV-VIS-NIR Sounding mission concept status, establishes the critical technologies and introduces the way forward to the implementation of the MTG development programme.

Proceedings Article | 26 October 2007 Paper

Meteosat third generation phase A: optical payload consolidation

Donny Aminou, Hendrik Stark, Wolfgang Schumann, Gary Fowler, Stefano Gigli, Antonio Rodriguez

Proceedings Volume 6744, 674406 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.737901

KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Space operations, Signal to noise ratio, Lithium, Sensors, Satellites, Image segmentation, Ultraviolet radiation, Spectral resolution, Long wavelength infrared

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ESA and EUMETSAT have initiated joint preparatory activities for the formulation and definition of the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) geostationary system to ensure the continuity and improvement of the Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) system. The MTG will become the new system to be the backbone of the European operational meteorological services from 2015, in particular, will ensure the continuation of the imagery missions. The first phases were devoted to the definition and consolidation of end user requirements and priorities in the field of Nowcasting and Very Short Term Weather Forecasting (NWC), Medium/Short Range global and regional Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), Climate and Air Composition Monitoring and to the definition of the relevant observation techniques. The following missions have been analysed and preliminary concepts studied: - High Resolution Fast Imagery Mission (successor to MSG SEVIRI HRV mission) - Full Disk High Spectral Resolution Imagery Mission (successor to the mission of other MSG-SEVIRI channels) - Lightning Imagery Mission - IR Sounding Mission - UV-VIS-NIR Sounding Mission After pre-phase A mission studies (2003-2006), where preliminary instrument concepts were investigated allowing in the same time to consolidate the technical requirements for the overall system study, a phase A study on MTG has been launched at the beginning of February 2007 for the space segment system feasibility and programmatic aspects to be accomplished during 2007-2008 time frame. The space segment phase A study will cover all elements to the level of details allowing to conclude on the feasibility of the system and to produce cost estimates with a good level of confidence. This paper addresses an overview of the outcome of the MTG space segment progress (spacecraft concept, payload preliminary design studies) accomplished in the frame of the phase A. It namely focuses onto the Imaging and IR Sounding Missions, highlights the platform and resulting instrument concepts, establishes the critical technologies and introduces the study progress towards the implementation of the MTG development programme.

Proceedings Article | 21 October 2005 Paper

Meteosat third generation: preliminary imagery and sounding mission concepts and performances

Donny Aminou, Jean-Loup Bézy, Paolo Bensi, Rolf Stuhlmann, Antonio Rodriguez

Proceedings Volume 5978, 59780K (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.628126

KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Sensors, Lithium, Signal to noise ratio, Spectral resolution, Fourier transforms, Satellites, Imaging systems, Clouds, Spatial resolution

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The operational deployment of MSG-1 at the beginning of 2004, the first of a series of four Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) satellites, marks the start of a new era in Europe for the meteorological observations from the geostationary orbit. This new system shall be the backbone of the European operational meteorological services up to at least 2015. The time required for the definition and the development of new space systems as well as the approval process of such complex programs implies anyhow to plan well ahead for the future missions. EUMETSAT have initiated in 2001, with ESA support, a User Consultation Process aiming at preparing for a future operational geostationary meteorological satellite system in the post-MSG era, named Meteosat Third Generation (MTG). The first phase of the User Consultation Process was devoted to the definition and consolidation of end user requirements and priorities in the field of Nowcasting and Very Short Term Weather Forecasting (NWC), Medium/Short Range global and regional Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), Climate and Air Composition Monitoring and to the definition of the relevant observation techniques. The following missions have been analysed and preliminary concepts studied: High Resolution Fast Imagery Mission (successor to MSG SEVIRI HRV mission); Full Disk High Spectral Resolution Imagery Mission (successor to the mission of other MSG-SEVIRI channels); Lightning Imagery Mission; IR Sounding Mission; UV-VIS-NIR Sounding Mission. After an initial post-MSG mission study (2003-2004) where preliminary instrument concepts were investigated allowing in the same time to consolidate the technical requirements for the overall system study, a pre-phase A study on MTG is on its final way for the overall system concept, architecture and programmatic aspects during 2004-2005 time frame. This paper provides an overview of the outcome of the MTG sensor concept studies conducted in the frame of the pre-phase A. It namely focuses onto the Imaging and Sounding Missions, highlights the resulting instrument concepts, establishes the critical technologies and introduces the study steps towards the implementation of the MTG development programme.

Proceedings Article | 4 November 2004 Paper

Meteosat third generation: preliminary design of the imaging radiometers and sounding instruments

Donny Aminou, Jean Loup Bezy, Paolo Bensi, Rolf Stuhlmann, Stephen Tjemkes, Antonio Rodriguez

Proceedings Volume 5570, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.565585

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spatial resolution, Infrared imaging, Imaging systems, Ultraviolet radiation, Clouds, Spectral resolution, Satellites, Infrared radiation, Signal to noise ratio

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The operational deployment of MSG-1 at the beginning of 2004, the first of a series of four Meteosat Second Generation (MSG) satellites, marks the start of a new era in Europe for the meteorological observations from the geostationary orbit. The new system shall be the backbone of the European operational meteorological services up to at least 2015. The time required for the definition and the development of new space systems as well as the approval process of such complex programs implies anyhow to plan well ahead for the future missions. EUMETSAT have initiated in 2001, with ESA support, a User Consultation Process aiming at preparing for a future operational geostationary meteorological satellite system in the post-MSG era, named Meteosat Third Generation (MTG). The first phase of the User Consultation Process was devoted to the definition and consolidation of end user requirements and priorities in the field of Nowcasting and Very Short Term Weather Forecasting (NWC), Medium/Short Range global and regional Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP), Climate and Air Composition Monitoring and to the definition of the relevant observation techniques. The intermediate results of this first phase were presented to and discussed with the user community at the first Post-MSG User Consultation Workshop convened by EUMETSAT in November 2001 and further consolidated with the support of ESA in the area of potential observation techniques and sensor concepts via dedicated studies conducted in the 2003/2004 time frame. The following missions have been analysed and preliminary concepts studied: -High Resolution Fast Imagery Mission (successor to MSG SEVIRI HRV mission) -Full Disk High Spectral Resolution Imagery Mission (successor to the mission of other MSG-SEVIRI channels) -Lightning Imagery Mission -IR Sounding Mission -UV-VIS-NIR-SWIR Sounding Mission In March 2003, ESA and EUMETSAT derived technical requirements applicable to the MTG mission study where preliminary instrument concepts were investigated allowing in the same time to consolidate the technical requirements for the overall system study. This paper provides an overview of the outcome of the MTG observation techniques and sensor concept studies conducted in 2003-2004. It namely focuses onto the Imaging and Sounding Missions, highlights the resulting instrument concepts and introduces the study steps towards the implementation of the MTG development programme.

Proceedings Article | 26 October 2004 Paper

Meteosat third generation: user requirements and sensors concept

Jean-Loup Bezy, Donny Aminou, Paolo Bensi, Rolf Stuhlmann, Stephen Tjemkes, Antonio Rodriguez

Proceedings Volume 5542, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.559699

KEYWORDS: Infrared imaging, Spectral resolution, Infrared radiation, Clouds, Ultraviolet radiation, Spatial resolution, Image resolution, Atmospheric chemistry, Satellites, Environmental sensing

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