SSUSI Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Monitors the composition and structure of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, as well as auroral energetic particle inputs, with spectrographic imaging and photometry.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Special Sensor Ultraviolet Spectrographic Imager
Status
Operational
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
High Heritage - Operational
Instrument Type
Space environment
Geometry
Instrument Technology
Space environment monitor
Sampling
Other
Data Access
Open 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