SS-Carbon Instrument

Measurements and Applications

High-resolution absorption spectroscopy in the short-wave infrared wavelength range. Supported by NO2 observations in the visible wavelength range made by SS-Nitro onboard TANGO-Nitro.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Spectrolite Spectrometer Carbon
Status
Approved
Instrument Agencies
ISISpace, ESA
Maturity
High Heritage - Operational
Instrument Type
Atmospheric chemistry
Geometry
Steerable viewing
Instrument Technology
High-resolution nadir-scanning IR spectrometer
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
SWIR : 300m*300m.
[Best Resolution: 300m]
Swath
30 km x 30 km
[Max Swath: 30 km]
Accuracy
Waveband
Spectral resolution: 1590mm-1675nm.
SWIR (~1.3 µm - ~3.0 µm)

Instrument Missions

TANGO-Carbon - Twin Anthropogenic Greenhouse Gas Observers Carbon (2028 - 2030)

Instrument Measurements