Sentinel-6 mission

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Centre_Spatial_de_Toulouse
gptkbp:analysis advanced data analysis techniques
gptkbp:application oceanography
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:legislation
gptkb:international_collaboration
gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:communication X-band
gptkbp:community researchers and policymakers
gptkbp:covered_by global oceans
gptkbp:data_type altimetry data
gptkbp:data_usage environmental monitoring
climate monitoring
every 10 days
gptkbp:design gptkb:Space_X
gptkbp:elevation 1336 km
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sentinel-6 mission
gptkbp:image gptkb:NASA_Jet_Propulsion_Laboratory
gptkbp:impact climate change research
significant impact on climate science
gptkbp:instrument gptkb:Poseidon-4
gptkbp:is_considered validated by scientists
gptkbp:launch_date November 2020
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:software
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Falcon_9
1,200 kg
gptkbp:legacy continuation of sea level monitoring
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Sentinel-6_Michael_Freilich
gptkb:Sentinel-6_B
operational
technical challenges
operational phase
support climate policy
radar altimeter satellite
improved sea level forecasts
successful launch and operation
twin satellite design
gptkbp:mission_duration 5 years
gptkbp:objective monitor sea level rise
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Copernicus_Programme
gptkbp:partnerships partnerships with universities
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:products high quality
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:Research_Institute
open access
innovative data collection methods
integrated with other missions
global data sharing
collaboration with global agencies
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:released regular data releases
gptkbp:resolution high-resolution
gptkbp:scientific_goals improve sea level measurements
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Jason-3