MERSI-S Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Measurement of vegetation indexes and ocean colour.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Improved Medium Resolution Spectral Imager - Simplified
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
NRSCC, CAST, NSMC-CMA, CNSA
Maturity
Low Heritage
Instrument Type
Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (vis/IR)
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Multi-purpose imaging Vis/IR radiometer
Sampling
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
MERSI-S is a simplified sensor, derived from MERSI but with fewer channels.
 

Instrument Missions

FY-3RM-1 - FY-3 Rainfall Mission 1 (2023 - 2028)
FY-3RM-2 - FY-3 Rainfall Mission 2 (2025 - 2030)

Instrument Measurements