On 27 May 2008, the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) successfully launched the FY-3 polar orbiting meteorological satellite. While making the Earth observations, FY-3 continuously broadcasts the raw MPT data (from MERSI instrument) within its coverage, which is packed in CCSDS format and raw HRPT data from all its payload instruments (with only exception of MERSI instrument) via both X and L transmission bands.

HDFView is a visual tool for browsing and editing HDF4 and HDF5 files.

Satellite Weather Application Platform (SWAP) 1.0 is a comprehensive operational platform focusing on geostationary meteorological satellites, realizing comprehensive display of FY-4A and FY-2 series satellite data, interactive typhoon positioning / intensity estimation, and strong convective system analysis.