System enhancements
Argos two-way and new generation Argos instruments
The Argos system continuously undergoes new development. A team of full-time system engineers at CLS work on Argos with help from the CNES (French Space Agency) providing orbit statistics, new instrument development, new transmitter and sensor equipment.
The first Argos-3 instrument, including two-way communication and 4.8 kbps high data rate channel, was launched on board the European Organization of the Exploitation of Meterological Satellites (EUMETSAT) MetOp satellite in October 2006. Users will soon benefit from Argos-3 system enhancements (read more).
Currently satellites carrying Argos are planned for the next 20 years which guarantees a solid satellite link and coverage.
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