BackForwardInstrument:  OCX 

Instrument details
Acronym OCX
Full name GeoXO Ocean Color Instrument
Purpose OCX will provide up to hourly observations of ocean biology, chemistry, and ecology to assess ocean productivity, ecosystem change, coastal and inland water quality, seafood safety, and hazards like harmful algal blooms.
Short description A hyperspectral, UV to NIR passive imaging radiometer. Spectral details to be determined.
Background A development for ocean colour from GEO orbit based on VIIRS on the NOAA polar orbiters.
Scanning Technique
Resolution 300 m spatial
Coverage / Cycle
Mass Power Data Rate 50 Mbits/sec

 

Providing Agency NOAA
Instrument Maturity Flown on operational programme
Utilization Period: 2032 to 2050
Last update: 2023-05-08
Detailed characteristics
Satellites this instrument is flying on

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Instrument classification
  • Earth observation instrument
  • Passive optical radiometer or spectrometer
  • Moderate resolution optical imager
WIGOS Subcomponents
  • Subcomponent 1
  • Narrow-band or hyperspectral imagers
  • Narrow-band imager (for ocean colour)
Mission objectives
Primary mission objectives
  • Ocean chlorophyll concentration
Evaluation of Measurements

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Note: * Primary mission objective.