Measurements and Applications
Cloud Observation, New development, prototype of operational IR imaging radiometers
Full Name
High Resolution Infrared Radiometer
Status
No longer operational
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Instrument Type
Geometry
Cross-track scanning
Instrument Technology
Sampling
Resolution
8.5 km at s.s.p.
[Best Resolution: 8500m]
Swath
Cross-track, horizon-to-horizon by a 45° inclined mirror, 48 rounds/min, 7.8 km line-to-line for continuous coverage
Waveband
Single-channel IR radiometer, 3.4-4.2 ?m, temperature range 210-330 K, NE?T 1 K @ 260 K. In Nimbus-3 the band is dual, with a 0.7-1.3 ?m bandpass that dominated the signal during daylight
NIMBUS-1 - Nimbus 1 (1964 - 1964) |
| NIMBUS-2 - Nimbus 2 (1966 - 1969) |