Definitions for "TIROS"
Television and Infrared Operational Satellite
Television Infra-Red Orbiting Satellite a fore-runner to the NOAA series.
Television Infrared Operational System. A series of meteorological satellites put up by NOAA. Inclination of Orbit 99.092 degrees Satellite Height 833 km Orbits per day 14.2 Orbital period 102 min Latitudal Coverage 90 N - 90 S Cycle duration 1 day