Weather monitoring by satellite
The weather satellite is primarily used to monitor weather and climate conditions on Earth. It can either be orbiting earth, or geostationary over a same spot on the equator.
Besides its primary use, It may also be used to monitor City lighting, fire, air and water pollution, and even energy waste. Depending on the type of sensor the satellite acquires.
U.S. NOAA-N Prime weather satellite
History
Observation types
Types
Geostationary
Polar orbiting
