Measurements and Applications
Polarimeter for measuring aerosol optical properties, clouds and aerosol types. Multi-angle spectro-polarimetry by spectral modulation technology. Distribution and detailed micro-phyiscal properties of atmospheric aerosol. Direct and indirect aerosol radiative forcing and their impact on climate. A second instance of this instrument is in development.
Full Name
Spectro-Polarimeter for Exploration
Status
Being developed
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Instrument Type
Multiple direction/polarisation radiometers 
Geometry
Nadir-viewing
Instrument Technology
Multi-channel/direction/polarisation radiometer
Sampling
Imaging
Resolution
10x10 km
[Best Resolution: 2500m]
Swath
265 km
[Max Swath: 100 km]
Accuracy
Polarimetric: 0.003; Radiometric: 0.02
Waveband
385 to 770nm at 2nm bands