Fourier Transform Spectrometer Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Measure across Earth’s entire far-infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Fourier Transform Spectrometer
Status
Approved
Instrument Agencies
ESA
Maturity
Low Heritage
Instrument Type
Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (vis/IR)
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Sampling
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
FIR (~15.0 µm - ~0.1 cm)

Instrument Missions

FORUM - Far-infrared Outgoing Radiation Understanding and Monitoring (2027 - 2032)

Instrument Measurements

CategoryParameter
Cloud particle properties and profileCloud drop effective radius
Cloud type, amount and cloud top temperatureCloud type
Radiation budgetLong-wave Earth surface emissivity
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