Japan Meteorological Agency Picks L3Harris To Lead Weather Satellite Study

  • L3Harris Technologies Inc LHX has secured a contract from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) for an advanced study to enhance the accuracy and timing of Japan's weather forecasting. The financial terms were not disclosed.
  • L3Harris will lead the geostationary hyperspectral infrared (IR) sounder study for the JMA's future enterprise. L3Harris evaluates geostationary sounder instrument possibilities as part of a six-month design study that began last month.
  • The research will also look at performance, refine the design, and develop ground processing algorithms for prompt use of IR sounder data after launch.
  • Price Action: LHX shares are trading higher by 0.59% at $259.43 on the last check Thursday.
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