Measurements and Applications
Hyperspectral Imaging Spectrometer designed to detect 80 percent of the largest global methane sources as well as the major carbon dioxide emitters.
Full Name
Hyperspectral Imaging Spectrometer
Status
Being developed
Instrument Agencies
Carbon Mapper
Maturity
Low Heritage
Instrument Type
Atmospheric chemistry 
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Multi-purpose imaging Vis/IR radiometer
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format
Resolution
Spatial resolution : 30 m
[Best Resolution: 30m]
Swath
Swath width : 18 km, Area coverage: 9300-315,000 km2 per day per satellite.
[Max Swath: 18 km]
Accuracy
SNR@CH4 detection band (medium bright scene) : 300-600. CH4 Minimum Detection Detection Limit : 50-150 kg/hr, CO2 Minimum Detection Limit : 200,000-600,000 kg/hr
Waveband
Spectral range : 400-2500 nm. Spectral sampling : 5nm.
| VIS (~0.40 µm - ~0.75 µm) |
| NIR (~0.75 µm - ~1.3 µm) |
| SWIR (~1.3 µm - ~3.0 µm) |
Carbon Mapper 1 - Carbon Mapper 1 (2024 - 2029) |