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ESA activities in the use of microwaves for the remote sensing of the EarthThe program of activities under way in the European Space Agency (ESA) directed towards Remote Sensing of the oceans and troposphere is discussed. The initial project is the launch of a satellite named ERS-1 with a primary payload of microwave values in theee C- and Ku-bands. This payload is discussed in depth. The secondary payload includes precision location experiments and an instrument to measure sea surface temperature, which are described. The important topic of calibration is extensively discussed, and a review of activities directed towards improvements to the instruments for future satellites is presented. Some discussion of the impact of the instrument payload on the spacecraft design follows and the commitment of ESA to the provision of a service of value to the ultimate user is emphasized.
Document ID
19840019196
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Maccoll, D. (European Space Agency. European Space Research and Technology Center ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Marshall Space Flight Center Frontiers of Remote Sensing of the Oceans and Troposphere from Air and Space Platforms
Subject Category
Earth Resources And Remote Sensing
Accession Number
84N27264
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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