Coriolis is an Air Force Space Test Program (SMC Det 12 ST) and Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) 3-year meteorological science mission which demonstrated the viability of using polarimetry to measure ocean surface wind speed and direction from space, and demonstrated predictions of geomagnetic disturbances through continuous observation of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs).The Coriolis space vehicle was successfully launched January 6, 2003 aboard a Titan II from VAFB.
TiNi FC6 Frangibolts used to deploy spacecraft solar panels.
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