For data transmission of mobile Doppler weather radar,the consultation for emergency communication,and the broadcast of major weather process,a meteorological satellite communication system based on DVB/IP was designed,which integrates several high technologies including satellite communications,computer network,wireless communication,multimedia production,image transmission and so on.Considering the requirements of meterological disaster prevention and mitigation,the data collection and communicaton function of the system can provide technical support for meteorological emergency management and decision-making process.The application of this system will improve the emergency response capability of Shanghai Meteorological Bureau.