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TRITON
 | This article may be a rough translation from Chinese. It may have been generated, in whole or in part, by a computer or by a translator without dual proficiency. (January 2025) |
| Mission Type | Weather satellite |
|---|---|
| Operator | Taiwan Space Agency |
| Website | www.tasa.org.tw |
| Specifications | |
| Manufacturer | Surrey Satellite Technology |
| Launch Mass | About 250kg |
| Dimensions | 100cm×120cm×125cm |
| Launch Date | 9 October 2023 |
TRITON, or originally called FORMOSAT-7R, is a Taiwanese weather satellite. It can collect sea surface data to derive wind speed using a GNSS reflectometry sensor.[1][2] The English name TRITON comes from the Greek mythology messenger of the sea, Triton.[3]
- ^ "中華民國首顆自製氣象衛星獵風者 9月法屬圭亞那升空". Central News Agency. 15 July 2023. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- ^ "TASA | Triton's Data Released, Improving Heavy Rainfall Forecast Accuracy with Sea Surf". www.tasa.org.tw. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ "台灣首顆自製氣象衛星將升空 一文了解夠觀測海面的「獵風者」". Public Television Service. 14 July 2023. Archived from the original on 21 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
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