noun
weather satellite; meteorological satellite
A satellite used for weather observation and forecasting.
気象衛星が台風の進路を監視している。
The weather satellite is monitoring the typhoon's path.
人工衛星 is a general term for any artificial satellite, while 気象衛星 specifically refers to a satellite for meteorological purposes.
Compound of 気象 (weather, meteorology) and 衛星 (satellite).