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left.gifKind of Earth Observation Satellite
spacer.gifsub_directry_end.gifMOS
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spacer.gifsub_directry.gifMOS VTIR
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VTIR Image

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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