MWIR Imager Instrument

Measurements and Applications

High resolution MWIR imagery of the Earth's natural and built environment to provide insights into economic activity, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Mid Wave Infrared Imager
Status
No longer operational
Instrument Agencies
SatVu
Maturity
High Heritage - Non-Operational
Instrument Type
Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (vis/IR)
Geometry
Nadir-viewing
Instrument Technology
High-resolution nadir-scanning IR spectrometer
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
3.5 m
[Best Resolution: 3.5m]
Swath
3.5 x 4.5 km
[Max Swath: 4 km]
Accuracy
30 m CE90
Waveband
Mid Wave Infrared
MWIR (~3.0 µm - ~6.0 µm)

Instrument Missions

HotSat-1 - HotSat-1 (2023 - 2023)

Instrument Measurements