Fengyun (FY) series meteorological satellite is an important space infrastructure in China, and an important symbol of meteorological modernization. Since the first FY meteorological satellite launched in 1988, China has successfully launched 19 FY meteorological satellites. At present, 8 FY satellites are operating in orbit, and have formed an observation network system of polar-orbiting and geostationary meteorological satellites. The independent development of meteorological satellite serialization and operation has been realized. The overall strength of FY meteorological satellite coming up with international advanced ranks, which has strongly support meteorological disaster prevention and mitigation, and make great contribution to national economic and social development, "Belt and Road" construction. This paper introduces the development of FY meteorological satellites, research and application of progress in numerical weather forecasting, weather monitoring, climate and climate change, ecological and environmental disaster monitoring, agriculture monitoring, and "Belt and Road" service. The future development of FY meteorological satellite is also prospected.

Fengyun meteorological satellites  /  satellite remote sensing  /  meteorological monitoring