Fengyun-2F ( Chinese р 二号 07 ) is a Chinese meteorological satellite, the sixth satellite of the second generation Fengyun .
| Fengyun-2F | |
|---|---|
| 风云 二号 F | |
 Fengyun-2 satellite model | |
| Manufacturer |  |
| Satellite | Of the earth |
| Launch pad | Xichang |
| Launch vehicle | Great Trek-3A |
| Launch | January 13, 2012 00:56 UTC |
| NSSDC ID | 2012-002A |
| SCN | 38049 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1369 kg |
| Elements of the orbit | |
| Mood | 2.1 ° |
| Circulation period | 1,436 minutes |
| Apocenter | 35,816 km |
| Pericenter | 35 766 km |
Design
The satellite’s body has a cylindrical shape with a diameter of 2.1 m and a height of 4.5 m. Stabilization is provided by rotation at a speed of 100 rpm.
The equipment consists of two cameras in the visible and infrared ranges, as well as a water vapor sensor.
Launch
Fengyun-2F was launched on January 13, 2012 by the Great March-3A rocket into geostationary orbit. The orbital mass of the device was 536 kg. The estimated life is three years.
Links
- NSSDC Master Catalog. Fengyun-2F . Archived on September 23, 2012. (eng.)
- FY 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H . Archived on September 23, 2012. (eng.)
- Fengyun 2 . Archived on September 23, 2012. (eng.)