VIRTIS-Visible-26

GPTKB entity

Properties (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Instrument
gptkbp:analyzes Spectral analysis
gptkbp:application Planetary science
gptkbp:availableFormats JPEG
gptkbp:collaboratesWith NASA
gptkbp:collaborations International collaboration
gptkbp:collection Remote sensing
gptkbp:communicationEquipment X-band
gptkbp:contributedTo Understanding of Venus
gptkbp:dataTransmission Telemetry
gptkbp:dataUsage Scientific research
Solid-state storage
Spatial resolution of 1 km
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:European_Space_Agency
gptkbp:developedBy 2000s
gptkbp:dimensions 1.5 m x 1.5 m x 1.0 m
gptkbp:fieldOfUse Wide field of view
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label VIRTIS-Visible-26
gptkbp:inputOutput Images and spectra
gptkbp:instrument VIRTIS_(Visible_and_Infrared_Thermal_Imaging_Spectrometer)
gptkbp:launchDate 2005
gptkbp:launchSite Baikonur Cosmodrome
gptkbp:launchVehicle gptkb:Soyuz-FG
gptkbp:lightRange 0.4 to 5.0 micrometers
gptkbp:measures Visible light
gptkbp:mission Orbiter
gptkbp:missions Completed
8 years
Analyze surface composition
gptkbp:notableEvent Custom software
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:ESA
gptkbp:operatesIn Near-infrared spectrum
gptkbp:operationalStatus Active
-20 to +50 degrees Celsius
gptkbp:partOf VIRTIS
gptkbp:powers Solar panels
gptkbp:provides Venus_atmosphere
gptkbp:researchField Astrobiology
gptkbp:researchInterest Significant contributions to planetary science.
gptkbp:resolution High resolution
gptkbp:scientificName Spectrometer
Study_surface_and_atmosphere_of_Venus
gptkbp:sensors High sensitivity
gptkbp:type Spectral_data
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Venus_Express
gptkbp:weight Approximately 50 kg