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left.gifKind of Earth Observation Satellite
spacer.gifsub_directry_end.gifMOS
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spacer.gifsub_directry.gifMOS MESSR
spacer.gifsub_directry.gifMOS VTIR
spacer.gifsub_directry_end.gifMOS MSR
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Overview

The MSR is a radio sensor scanning the earth surface along the flight path with its rotating dish antenna.



Characteristic

Measurement objectives Sea surface,Water vapor,Snowfall
Scanning method Mechanical
Wavelength, Frequency 23GHz band,31GHz band
Resolution 23GHz band:Approx.32km
31GHz band:Approx.23km
Swath width Approx.320km




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