RADIOMETRO Instrument

Measurements and Applications

Precipitation estimation.

Instrument Summary

Full Name
Scanning Radiometer
Status
No longer considered
Instrument Agencies
Maturity
High Heritage - Operational
Instrument Type
Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (passive microwave)
Geometry
Conical scanning
Instrument Technology
Multi-purpose imaging MW radiometer
Sampling
Imaging
Data Access
Open Access
Data Format

Performance Summary

Resolution
26 / 15 / 10 / 6
Swath
1000 km
Accuracy
Waveband
18-20 GHz, 21-24 GHz, 35-37 GHz, 85-89 GHz
FIR (~15.0 µm - ~0.1 cm)

Instrument Missions

GPM-Br - Global Precipitation Measurement Satellite (2016 - 2020)

Instrument Measurements