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Aviation abbreviation

# synchronous meteorological satellite

SMS

ABBR · Meteorology

At a glance

## Meaning of synchronous meteorological satellite

SMS stands for synchronous meteorological satellite in FAA terminology.

### More about synchronous meteorological satellite

This abbreviation is used in aviation weather. The English reference lists synchronous meteorological satellite with the abbreviation SMS.

FAA abbreviations reflect US aviation usage. Their meaning and permitted use can differ in documents from other countries.

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