The 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.


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    Title :

    ESA activities in the use of microwaves for the remote sensing of the Earth


    Contributors:
    Maccoll, D. (author)


    Publication date :

    1984-05-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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