Millimeter Imaging Radiometer

Status

Status
Retired
Operated By
PI
Replaced By
CoSMIR
CoSSIR

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
Radiometer
Measurements
Brightness Temperature
Aircraft
ER-2 - AFRC,
P-3 Orion - WFF
Recent Missions
TRMM-LBA
(ER-2 - AFRC)
;
CAMEX 3
(ER-2 - AFRC)
;
TEFLUN
(ER-2 - AFRC)
;
SUCCESS
(ER-2 - AFRC)
Point(s) of Contact
James R. Wang
(POC; Mgr),
Carey Johnson
(PI),
Rachael Kroodsma
(PI)
Range of Measurement
In situ
Measurement Wavelengths
Publications

 

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