SENTINEL-6

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SENTINEL_missions
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:NOAA
ESA and NASA
NASA and ESA collaboration
gptkbp:collection global coverage
gptkbp:communication downlink to ground stations
gptkbp:community research institutions
climate scientists
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:Global_Climate_Observing_System
ocean dynamics
gptkbp:data_type sea level measurements
gptkbp:data_usage climate research
every 10 days
gptkbp:design 5 years
gptkbp:elevation 1336 km
gptkbp:future_plans follow-on missions planned
gptkbp:home_ground Copernicus Ground Segment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label SENTINEL-6
gptkbp:impact significant impact on climate science
gptkbp:instrument radar altimeter
gptkbp:is_considered calibration and validation activities
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:software
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Falcon_9
gptkbp:launched gptkb:NASA
November 10, 2020
gptkbp:market approximately $150 million
gptkbp:mass 1300 kg
gptkbp:mission climate monitoring
remote sensing satellite
monitoring ocean circulation
gptkbp:mission_duration ongoing
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:operational_status operational
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Copernicus_Programme
gptkbp:partnership gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:products high quality
altimetry data
gptkbp:provides_information_on open access
climate models
international data sharing agreements
with other satellite data
gptkbp:resolution high resolution
gptkbp:scales dual-frequency
gptkbp:scientific_goals sea level rise monitoring
gptkbp:series gptkb:SENTINEL-6_A
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Jason-3
gptkbp:supports marine navigation
oceanographic research
gptkbp:technology advanced satellite technology