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Meteor M2 Decoding Guide

This guide provides instructions for receiving and decoding weather images from the Russian Meteor-M2 satellite using an RTL-SDR dongle and specific software tools. It outlines the necessary equipment, software, and a step-by-step workflow for tracking the satellite, recording data, demodulating signals, and decoding images. The output includes visible and infrared images of Earth, showcasing cloud cover and weather patterns.

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Meteor M2 Decoding Guide

This guide provides instructions for receiving and decoding weather images from the Russian Meteor-M2 satellite using an RTL-SDR dongle and specific software tools. It outlines the necessary equipment, software, and a step-by-step workflow for tracking the satellite, recording data, demodulating signals, and decoding images. The output includes visible and infrared images of Earth, showcasing cloud cover and weather patterns.

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Meteor-M2 Satellite Weather Image Decoding Guide

This guide walks you through the process of receiving and decoding weather images from the

Russian Meteor-M2 satellite using an RTL-SDR dongle and free software tools.

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1. Equipment Needed:

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- RTL-SDR V3 USB Dongle (or similar SDR)

- QFH, Turnstile, or V-Dipole antenna tuned for 137 MHz

- Windows/Linux PC with USB port

- Optional: Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) for better signal

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2. Software Required:

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- SDR Software: SDR# (Windows), GQRX (Linux/Mac)

- QPSK Demodulator: meteor_demod

- LDPC Decoder: meteor_ldpc

- Image builder: SatDump, LrptRx, or MeteorGIS

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3. Step-by-Step Workflow:

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Step 1: Track Satellite

- Use Gpredict or Heavens-Above to find Meteor-M2 pass times.


- The satellite transmits around 137.100 MHz.

Step 2: Record IQ Data

- Use SDR# or GQRX to tune to 137.100 MHz.

- Record IQ file in WAV or raw format during the satellite pass (~10-15 mins).

Step 3: Demodulate QPSK Signal

- Use meteor_demod to extract QPSK symbols from IQ recording.

Command: meteor_demod [Link] [Link]

Step 4: LDPC Error Correction

- Use meteor_ldpc to decode the LDPC-encoded data.

Command: meteor_ldpc [Link] [Link]

Step 5: Image Decoding

- Use SatDump or MeteorGIS to open the corrected binary file and generate weather images.

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4. Tips:

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- Use a high-quality antenna with good visibility of the sky.

- Use AGC (automatic gain control) carefully; manual gain may perform better.

- Expect 3 passes per day depending on your location.

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5. Output:

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You will obtain beautiful visible and IR images of Earth showing cloud cover, weather patterns, and

thermal zones.

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