NSMC carries out activities of theoretical and experimental
researches on radiation transmission in the atmosphere, the
algorithm for meteorological satellite data processing as well
as the application of meteorological satellite data. These
researches have in turn supported the development of NSMC,
promoted the meteorological satellite data application in China
and also the international cooperation. The main functions of
NSMC include: NSMC has facilities of satellite meteorology
research, system design, computer system, satellite, operation
control, and operational and service system support. The three
ground stations of Beijing, Guangzhou, Urumqi are also under the
supervision of NSMC. The ground system consisted of three
receiving stations and a data processing center has fulfilled
the tasks of data receiving and processing. By using the ground
system, NSMC receives and processes meteorological satellite
data from both Chinese and foreign satellites. These data have
played an important role in the fields