CEOS EO HANDBOOK – INSTRUMENT SUMMARY - GNSS-R -
Full Name Global Navigation Satellite System Reflectometry Status Operational
Instrument Agencies TASA Maturity
Instrument Type Atmospheric temperature and humidity sounders Geometry TBD
Instrument Technology GNSS receiver Sampling Other
Data Access Data Format
Measurements and Applications The core technology of GNSS-R is based on an indigenous space grade GPS receiver. One direct signal and eight reflected GNSS signals can be received and processed simultaneously in GNSS-R. In addition, the GNSS source is programmable. A nadir pointing antenna to measure surface reflection of GPS and GLONASS signals.
Resolution Summary
Swath Summary
Accuracy Summary
Waveband Summary
 
Instrument Measurements
Measurements Overview
CategoryParameter
Ocean surface windsWind speed over sea surface (horizontal)
Instrument Missions
TRITON - TRITON (2023 - 2028)