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An automatic picture transmission (APT) receiving antenna mounted on the top ofthe Weather Bureau National Weather Satellite Center

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Description

An automatic picture transmission (APT) receiving antenna mounted on the top ofthe Weather Bureau National Weather Satellite Center. This was an eight-turn,helical, 14-foot long antenna.

Display Date

1964 Circa

Location

Suitland, Maryland

Collection

NOAA in Space

Keywords

Space

Ground Facility