Definition and architecture of the EGPM mini-satellite

Francis Martinerie; Eric Caubet; Nicolas Viltard; Sebastian Y.K. Tam

doi:10.1117/12.462985

8 April 2003 Definition and architecture of the EGPM mini-satellite

Francis Martinerie, Eric Caubet, Nicolas Viltard, Sebastian Y.K. Tam

Proceedings Volume 4881, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VI; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462985
Event: International Symposium on Remote Sensing, 2002, Crete, Greece

Abstract

The goal of the NASA/NASDA GLobal Precipitation Mission (GPM) is to provide frequent global rainfall observations, using a satellite cluster based on a 'core' platform and a number of 'drone' satellites large enough to provide a repeat observation cycle of about 3 hours. ESA has proposed a contribution to GPM in the form of a drone satellite, with a scheduled launch foreseen by 2007. The 'E-GPM' Drone satellite is currently studied within the frame of the ESA Earth Opporutnity Missions Program, and involves many innovative aspects, among which are: (i) a 5 band, 13 channel conical scan radiometer, operating at 18.7, 23.8, 36.5, 89 and 157 GHz for rainfall water content and ice content estimation of the atmosphere; (ii) a Nadir pointing Precipitation Radar embarked in order to enhance the overall accuracy of precipitation estimates, operating at 35.6 GHz. The radar will provide high quality estimates of vertical profile precipitation; (iii) an implementation on a small satellite based on Alcatel's multi-mission PROTEUS Platform, already flying with the JASON altimetry satellite launched in 2001. This presentation summarizes the definition of the E-GPM satellite, from the scientific requirements to the satellite and instrument design, performance, and budget.

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Francis Martinerie, Eric Caubet, Nicolas Viltard, and Sebastian Y.K. Tam "Definition and architecture of the EGPM mini-satellite", Proc. SPIE 4881, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites VI, (8 April 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.462985

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