BackForwardInstrument:  RRA 

Instrument details
Acronym RRA
Full name Retro-Reflector Array
Purpose Space geodesy - Precision orbitography
Short description Assemblage of 60 corner cube reflectors - The payload consists of the full satellite
Background Consolidated technology
Scanning Technique N/A
Resolution N/A
Coverage / Cycle N/A
Mass 20.63 kg Power Data Rate

 

Providing Agency DLR
Instrument Maturity
Utilization Period: 1995 to 1999
Last update: 2014-01-07
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
  • Other payload component
  • Positioning system
WIGOS Subcomponents
  • Subcomponent 1
  • Gravimetry missions
  • Gravitometry sensing system
Mission objectives
Evaluation of Measurements