Cryo Sat-3

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:analysis User-friendly data products
gptkbp:application Long-term data preservation efforts
Glaciology and oceanography
In climate science and environmental studies
Managed by ESA's data teams
gptkbp:collaborations Joint studies with universities
ESA and NASA
Global monitoring of ice sheets
gptkbp:community Earth scientists
Researchers and policymakers
gptkbp:community_engagement gptkb:Outreach_programs
Involving stakeholders in research.
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Cryo Sat-2 technology
gptkbp:data_type Ice thickness, snow depth
Radar altimetry data
gptkbp:data_usage Climate research
Regular data collection
For policy-making decisions
gptkbp:developer Estimated at €200 million
gptkbp:elevation 700 km
gptkbp:environmental_impact Climate change monitoring
gptkbp:future_plans Extended mission phases
gptkbp:goal Measure changes in ice thickness
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Copernicus_Programme
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:Cryo_Sat_Ground_Segment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cryo Sat-3
gptkbp:image ESA's data processing centers
gptkbp:impact Improving climate models
Evaluating environmental changes
gptkbp:instrument SAR In radar altimeter
gptkbp:is_considered Calibration and validation activities
gptkbp:launch_date 2025
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Space_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Falcon_9
gptkbp:lifespan 5 years
gptkbp:mass approximately 800 kg
gptkbp:mission Polar orbit
Cryosphere monitoring
Enhanced understanding of ice dynamics
Regular mission briefings
Understanding polar regions
gptkbp:mission_duration 3 years
gptkbp:objective Monitor sea level rise
gptkbp:operator gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:partnerships Various research institutions
International space agencies
gptkbp:products High accuracy measurements
Processed scientific data
gptkbp:provides_information_on Collaborative research projects
Accessible to global users
Open access data policy
With climate research organizations
With other satellite missions
gptkbp:publishes Research papers based on data
gptkbp:released Scheduled data releases
Upcoming launch
gptkbp:research_focus Cryosphere dynamics
gptkbp:resolution High spatial resolution
gptkbp:seating_capacity Scientific instruments for ice measurement
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Cryo_Sat-2
gptkbp:supports Technical assistance for users
gptkbp:technology Advanced radar technology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cryo_Sat
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4