SSB/X-2 Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Detects the location, intensity, and spectrum of X-rays emitted from the Earth's atmosphere.
Full Name
Special Sensor Gamma Ray Particle Detector
Status
No longer operational
Instrument Agencies
NOAA, DoD (USA)
Maturity
High Heritage - Operational
Instrument Type
Space environment
Geometry
Conical scanning
Instrument Technology
Space environment monitor
Sampling
Other
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format
Binary, NetCDF
Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
TBD

Instrument Missions

DMSP F-11 - Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F-11 (1991 - 2000)
DMSP F-12 - Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F-12 (1994 - 2004)
DMSP F-14 - Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F-14 (1997 - 2020)

Instrument Measurements