Release of FY-3H and FY-4C Meteorological Satellites Data Products

29 October 2026

At the 2026 FENGYUN (FY) Meteorological Satellite Users Conference, the National Satellite Meteorological Centre (National Center for Space Weather) of China Meteorological Administration (CMA) released data products for two satellites, FY-3H and FY-4C.

Launched in September 2025, FY-3H carries nine payloads. It adopts joint observation by optical and microwave instruments to conduct three-dimensional scanning of typhoons and enables refined detection of greenhouse gases. It supports meteorological disaster prevention and mitigation, space weather monitoring and early warning, numerical weather prediction, climate monitoring and assessment, as well as ecological and environmental monitoring. The newly released FY-3H dataset includes 9 types of basic data and 31 quantitative products, covering 6 cloud and radiation products, 10 atmospheric parameter products, 11 land and ocean surface products, and 4 space weather products.

Last updated: 6 November 2026