Modern Meterology

Satellites

How were the first high altitude photographs of clouds taken?

During World War II, cameras were mounted aboard some of Germany’s V2 rockets to take pictures of cloud patterns. The success of these efforts inspired meteorologists to plan for weather satellites.

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