Millimeter Imaging Radiometer (MIR)

Status

Status: 
Retired
Operated By: 
PI
Replaced By: 

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: 
Missions: 
TRMM-LBA (ER-2 - AFRC); CAMEX 3 (ER-2 - AFRC); TEFLUN (ER-2 - AFRC); SUCCESS (ER-2 - AFRC)
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