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L3Harris Supplies Imaging Payload for Korea’s GEO-KOMPSAT-5
An 18-channel geostationary imager improves water-vapor sensing and resolution for faster, more accurate weather forecasting.
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L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract by LIG Nex1 to deliver the next-generation imaging payload for the Korea Meteorological Administration’s upcoming geostationary weather satellite.
The primary payload for the Geostationary Earth Orbit Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite-5 (GEO-KOMPSAT-5) will be the 18-channel GEO-KOMPSAT Meteorological Imager developed by L3Harris. Compared with previous generations, the instrument adds two dedicated channels for improved water-vapor measurement and provides enhanced spatial resolution, supporting more detailed atmospheric observation over the Korean Peninsula.
Operating from geostationary orbit, the imager is designed to deliver higher temporal and spatial fidelity for monitoring severe weather phenomena such as tropical cyclones, extreme precipitation, and wildfire development. Earlier detection and more precise tracking are expected to improve forecast timeliness and accuracy for both routine and high-impact events.
The contract extends L3Harris’ long-standing involvement in South Korea’s meteorological satellite programs. The company previously supplied the Advanced Meteorological Imager for GEO-KOMPSAT-2A and contributed imaging systems to its predecessor, the Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite.
L3Harris’ weather imaging technology is also deployed internationally, supporting programs such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GeoXO satellite system and the Japan Meteorological Agency’s Himawari-10 satellite, reflecting a broader role in global geostationary weather observation infrastructure.
www.l3harris.com
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract by LIG Nex1 to deliver the next-generation imaging payload for the Korea Meteorological Administration’s upcoming geostationary weather satellite.
The primary payload for the Geostationary Earth Orbit Korea Multi-Purpose Satellite-5 (GEO-KOMPSAT-5) will be the 18-channel GEO-KOMPSAT Meteorological Imager developed by L3Harris. Compared with previous generations, the instrument adds two dedicated channels for improved water-vapor measurement and provides enhanced spatial resolution, supporting more detailed atmospheric observation over the Korean Peninsula.
Operating from geostationary orbit, the imager is designed to deliver higher temporal and spatial fidelity for monitoring severe weather phenomena such as tropical cyclones, extreme precipitation, and wildfire development. Earlier detection and more precise tracking are expected to improve forecast timeliness and accuracy for both routine and high-impact events.
The contract extends L3Harris’ long-standing involvement in South Korea’s meteorological satellite programs. The company previously supplied the Advanced Meteorological Imager for GEO-KOMPSAT-2A and contributed imaging systems to its predecessor, the Communication, Ocean and Meteorological Satellite.
L3Harris’ weather imaging technology is also deployed internationally, supporting programs such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GeoXO satellite system and the Japan Meteorological Agency’s Himawari-10 satellite, reflecting a broader role in global geostationary weather observation infrastructure.
www.l3harris.com
