Architectures for Earth-observing CubeSat scatterometers

M. Patrick Walton; David G. Long

doi:10.1117/12.2321696

18 September 2018 Architectures for Earth-observing CubeSat scatterometers

M. Patrick Walton, David G. Long

Proceedings Volume 10769, CubeSats and NanoSats for Remote Sensing II; 1076904 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2321696
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2018, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Earth-observing satellite scatterometers are important instruments capable of measuring a variety of geophysical properties. Historically, the scatterometer design space has revolved around two main architectures: the fan beam and the scanning pencil beam. Since the implementation of these architectures, developments in satellite- relevant technology, spacecraft standards, and engineering practice have expanded the potential design space for Earth-observing scatterometer systems. This expanded design space is investigated and example designs are presented that utilize the expanded design space to improve performance and reduce cost.

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M. Patrick Walton and David G. Long "Architectures for Earth-observing CubeSat scatterometers", Proc. SPIE 10769, CubeSats and NanoSats for Remote Sensing II, 1076904 (18 September 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2321696

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