China’s Fengyun-3F Satellite Begins Operational Services
The Chinese Fengyun-3F (FY-3F) satellite officially commenced operational services on Monday, following tests of its ground application system in orbit and in-flight test operations, according to the ground application system operator, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
The FY-3F satellite will take over the orbital tasks of the FY-3C satellite and provide services in various fields such as weather forecasting, disaster monitoring, and environmental monitoring.
Equipped with 10 operational instruments, the satellite is capable of conducting full-spectrum, high-spectral-resolution, and quantitative observations. These capabilities significantly improve the accuracy of monitoring the Earth’s atmosphere and surface environmental conditions, including information on atmospheric temperature, humidity, gases, and Earth’s radiation balance.
According to the CMA, during the in-orbit test and flight operation phases, the satellite’s ground system operated reliably, ensuring a smooth testing process.
The satellite will be integrated into the operational network with other Fengyun meteorological satellites in orbit, taking advantage of the benefits of synergistic observation to support precise monitoring. The satellite was launched from the Jiuquan Launch Center.
