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ATSR-1  

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  • ATSR consists of two instruments, an Infra-Red Radiometer (IRR) and a Microwave Sounder (MWS). On board ERS-1 the IRR is a four-channel infra-red radiometer used for measuring sea-surface temperatures (SST) and cloud-top temperatures, whereas on board ERS-2 the IRR is equipped with additional visible channels for vegetation monitoring. The MWS is a two channel passive radiometer. (en)

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  • ATSR (en)

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