Measurements and Applications
A MW sounder for frequent temperature and humidity sounding from geostationary orbit. Also useful for large scale precipitation estimates.
Full Name
Microwave Sounder for Geostationary Orbit
Status
Being developed
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Instrument Type
Atmospheric temperature and humidity sounders 
Geometry
Cross-track scanning
Instrument Technology
Imaging radar (SAR)
Sampling
Imaging
Waveband
A MW radiometer with channels centred on 50-60 GHz and 183.31 GHz.