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MTG-S1 in the acoustic chamber
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- Title MTG-S1 in the acoustic chamber
- Released: 12/07/2024
- Length 00:01:18
- Language English
- Footage Type Interior Shot
- Copyright OHB
- Description
As climate change drives more frequent and severe weather events, the need for accurate and timely forecasting has never been more critical. And now, the next Meteosat Third Generation weather satellite has passed its environmental test campaign with flying colours, taking it a significant step closer to launch.
The photograph shows the first Meteosat Third Generation Sounder (MTG-S1) satellite in the acoustic chamber. Here it was placed on an enormous shaker to simulate the vibrations of launch, followed by an acoustic test where it was exposed to more than 140 dB, mimicking the noise during rocket ignition and engine burns.
Read full story: Weather satellite passes bake and shake tests with flying colours