WFC Instrument

Measurements and Applications

WFC observes cloud patterns and distributions, and monitors weather disturbances, such as tropical storms, with a wide field of view and a panchromatic CCD (charge coupled device), that only permits black and white imaging.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Wide Field Camera
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
DOST-ASTI
Maturity
Medium Heritage
Instrument Type
Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (vis/IR)
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Multi-purpose imaging Vis/IR radiometer
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
7km
[Best Resolution: 7m]
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
Panchromatic
 

Instrument Missions

Diwata-1 - Diwata-1 (2016 - 2020)
Diwata-2 - Diwata-2 (2018 - 2025)

Instrument Measurements