Measurements and Applications
To exploit reflectivity and differential emissivity to discriminate soil types
Full Name
Surface Composition Mapping Radiometer
Status
No longer operational
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Instrument Type
Geometry
Cross-track scanning
Instrument Technology
Multi-channel/direction/polarisation radiometer
Sampling
Resolution
660 m at s.s.p.
[Best Resolution: 660m]
Swath
Cross-track at 10 rps, swath 800 km
[Max Swath: 800 km]
Waveband
3-channel radiometer, 0.8-1.1 µm, 8.3-9.3 µm and 10.2-11.2 µm
NIMBUS-5 - Nimbus 5 (1972 - 1983) |