SSULI Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Measures vertical profiles of the natural airglow radiation from atoms, molecules and ions in the upper atmosphere and ionosphere.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Special Sensor Ultraviolet Limb Imager
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
High Heritage - Operational
Instrument Type
Space environment
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Space environment monitor
Sampling
Other
Data Access
No Access
Data Format
Binary, NetCDF

Performance Summary

Resolution
Swath
Accuracy
Waveband
 

Instrument Missions

DMSP F-16 - Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F-16 (2003 - 2025)
DMSP F-17 - Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F-17 (2006 - 2025)
DMSP F-18 - Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F-18 (2009 - 2025)
DMSP F-19 - Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F-19 (2014 - 2016)
DMSP F-20 - Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F-20 (2020 - 2025)

Instrument Measurements