WAI-2 Instrument

Measurements and Applications

The aurora intensity and form reflect the geomagnetic activity, dynamic feature of high-energy particles in the polar region, and coupling of solar wind with ionosphere.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Wide-field Auroral Imager-2
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
NSMC-CMA, CNSA
Maturity
Instrument Type
Space environment
Geometry
Whisk-broom scanning
Instrument Technology
Space environment monitor
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Constrained Access
Data Format
L-1 data: HDF 5.0

Performance Summary

Resolution
10km at nadir
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
140-160nm,160-180nm
UV (~0.01 µm - ~0.40 µm)

Instrument Missions

FY-3H - FY-3H Polar-orbiting Meteorological Satellite (2025 - 2033)

Instrument Measurements