Defense Weather Satellite System

Defense Weather Satellite System

The Defense Weather Satellite System (DWSS)[1] is a United States Department of Defense weather satellite system to be built by Northrop Grumman Corporation[2] projected for launch in 2018.[3] DWSS is a follow-on for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) mission. DWSS and the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) projects were created when the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) project was terminated. DWSS will utilize the accomplishments and momentum of the NPOESS program.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Defense Weather Systems Directorate Defense Weather Systems Directorate: DWSS Factsheet". http://www.losangeles.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=4644. Retrieved 15 July 2011. 
  2. ^ "Northrop Grumman DWSS Home Page". http://www.as.northropgrumman.com/products/dwss/index.html. Retrieved 15 July 2011. 
  3. ^ Northrop Grumman Receives Authorization from U.S. Air Force to Begin Work on Defense Weather Satellite System
  4. ^ Reuters: Northrop in $427 million U.S. Air Force satellite deal
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