MADRAS Instrument

Measurements and Applications

To estimate rainfall, atmospheric water parameters and ocean surface winds in the equatorial belt.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Microwave Analysis and Detection of Rain and Atmospheric Structures
Status
No longer operational
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
Instrument Type
Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (passive microwave)
Geometry
Cross-track scanning
Instrument Technology
Multi-purpose imaging MW radiometer
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Constrained Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
40 km
Swath
1700 km
Accuracy
Waveband
18.7 GHz, 23.8 GHz, 36.5 GHz, 89 GHz, 157 GHz
MW (~0.1 cm - ~100 cm)

Instrument Missions

MEGHA-TROPIQUES - Megha-Tropiques (2011 - 2021)

Instrument Measurements