Identifier: | HIRS/2 > High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder/2 |
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Docucomp UUID: | 8293FAD4B88875F2E040AC8C5AB4576F |
Instrument / Gear: | Instrument |
Instrument Type: | sounder |
Description: |
Instrument Type: sounder, Operational Mode: cross-track, Collection Type: continuous scan, Other Information: The IFOV of the HIRS/2 channels are stepped across the satellite track by use of a rotating mirror. This cross-track scan, combined with the satellite's motion in orbit, will provide coverage of a major portion of the Earth's surface. |
Record Created: | April 10, 2018 2:05 PM UTC by edmjira.inport@noaa.gov |
Record Last Modified: | April 10, 2018 2:05 PM UTC by edmjira.inport@noaa.gov |