| Overview
Using a rotating scanning mirror, the VTIR mechanically scans from right to left at a right angle to the satellite's flight direction.
Characteristic
| Measurement objectives |
Clouds,Temperature of ocean surface |
| Scanning method |
Mechanical |
| Wavelength,Frequency |
One visible band,Three thermal infrared bands |
| Resolution |
Visible range:900m,
Thermal infrared:2700m |
| Swath Width |
Approx.1500km |
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