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Instrument details
Acronym HI
Full name Hyperspectral Imager
Purpose To make measurements of atmospheric trace gases at high spatial and spectral resolution in the visible and SWIR.
Short description

High resolution nadir scanning spectrometer coveringĀ 400nm-2500nm range. Lacking details of spectral resolution.
Background

A new development by OSK.
Scanning Technique

Assumed cross-track
Resolution 8 m
Coverage / Cycle Twice a day.
Mass Power Data Rate

 

Providing Agency OSK
Instrument Maturity Flown on an R&D satellite
Utilization Period: TBD
Last update: 2024-09-23
Detailed characteristics
Satellites this instrument is flying on

Note: a red tag indicates satellites no longer operational, a green tag indicates operational satellites, a blue tag indicates future satellites

Instrument classification
  • Earth observation instrument
  • Passive optical radiometer or spectrometer
  • Cross-nadir infrared sounder, possibly including VIS channels
WIGOS Subcomponents
  • Subcomponent 4
  • High-resolution optical observation constellation (commercial)
  • High-resolution optical observation constellation (commercial)
Mission objectives
Primary mission objectives
  • Aerosol Optical Depth
  • CH4 Tropospheric column
  • CO2 Tropospheric Column
Evaluation of Measurements

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Note: * Primary mission objective.