WindSat

Abstract

WindSat is a polarimetric microwave radiometer developed by the U. S. Navy in a partnered program. The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO( N6)), the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) Integrated Program Office (IPO), and the Space Test Program (STP), a DoD activity under the executive management of Air Force, are sponsors for the WindSat development, integration, launch, on-orbit operations, data analysis and distribution, and technology transfer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 2002
Accession Number
ADA629194

Entities

People

  • Dave Spencer
  • Peter Gaiser

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Data Analysis
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Far Field
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Measurement
  • Microwaves
  • Military Research
  • Satellite Buses
  • Sea Surface Temperature
  • Space Sciences
  • Spacecraft
  • Surface Temperature
  • Technology Transfer

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites