Status
Status
Retired
The Millimeter-wave Imaging Radiometer (MIR) is a cross-track-scanning radiometer that measures radiation at nine frequencies. In every scanning cycle of about 3 seconds in duration, it views two external calibration targets. MIR responds predominantly to atmospheric parameters like water vapor, clouds, and precipitation.
Instrument Type
Measurements
Aircraft
Recent Missions
Point(s) of Contact
Measurement Details
Range of Measurement
In situ
Measurement Wavelengths
Additional Information
Publications
Racette, P., et al. (1996), An airborne Millimeter-wave Imaging Radiometer for cloud, precipitation, and atmospheric water vapor studies, J. Atmos. Oceanic Technol., 13, 610-619.
