Nimbus
The name "Nimbus" is the meteorological term for precipitating clouds (from the Latin for "rainstorm" or "cloud"). It was suggested in late 1959 by Edgar Cortright, Chief of NASA's Advanced Technology Programs, who directed the formation of NASA's meteorological satellite programs, including Nimbus and TIROS. Related category SATELLITES AND SPACE PROBES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |