Although I have only became interested in this subject during 1999 it has been possible for many years (25 or more) to receive transmissions from orbiting weather satellites. At present it is possible for the amateur to decode such signals and produce very acceptable pictures of the ground/cloud cover as the lower resolution pictures are not encrypted. A state that could change with the introduction of a new generation of satellite that will also be digital.
Based in the U.K. the group has members from many countries of the
world. For an annual subscription (£10) each quarter you would
receive a very well produced magazine. (See below)
The groups function is for those interested in remote imaging of the
earth from satellites. This normally means weather satellites.
During 2004 problems occured with the administration of RIG and publication of the magazine
became a hit and miss affair. A new group was formed known as G.E.O.
their site is very professional and contains lots of info
as well as a shop.
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