據監測數據顯示，于12月8日在西昌衛星發射中心發射的“風云二號”D氣象衛星，目前運行正常穩定。“風云二號”D星是我國發射的第二顆地球靜止軌道氣象衛星，它將全面負責預報北京奧運期間天氣，特別是奧運會開、閉幕式等大型活動及重要賽事時的天氣變化情況，為北京奧運氣象保障體系提供準確、及時的服務。

 

Fengyun-2D (FY-2D)

                 
On-orbit tests show that Fengyun-2D (FY-2D), geostationary orbit meteorological satellite launched earlier this month to provide quality service for the Olympic games, has been functioning properly, the government said on Sunday.

Fengyun-2D, China's second geostationary orbit meteorological satellite, "has been in stable working conditions since the tests began on December 14," the China Meteorological Administration said.

The FY-2D, developed and manufactured by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology affiliated to China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp., can observe weather changes around the clock. It is capable of carrying out analysis on the form and structure of clouds and can also analyse data on daytime light.

The satellite, launched on December 8, 2006, is expected to provide better weather forecast services for the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

China will launch another 22 meteorological satellites by 2020,including four more of the Fengyun-2 series, 12 of the Fengyun-3 series and six of Fengyun-4 series.

Vocabulary :

geostationary orbit：地球靜止軌道(GEO)，是位于赤道上空的圓軌道，地球自轉周期與衛星公轉周期相同之同步軌道，在地球上看靜止軌道上的衛星相當于靜止狀態。

meteorological satellite： 氣象衛星

China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp：中國航天科工集團公司


(南開大學通訊員 孫偉王樂迪供稿)

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