Very High Resolution Radiometer (VHRR)

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific instrument
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:ISRO
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Very High Resolution Radiometer (VHRR)
gptkbp:introducedIn gptkb:INSAT-1A
gptkbp:launchDate 1982
gptkbp:measures infrared spectrum
visible spectrum
thermal infrared spectrum
gptkbp:operatesIn gptkb:satellite
polar orbit
gptkbp:provides gptkb:India_Meteorological_Department
global meteorological agencies
gptkbp:resolution 1 km (visible)
4 km (infrared)
gptkbp:type scanning radiometer
gptkbp:usedFor remote sensing
weather observation
sea surface temperature measurement
cloud imaging
gptkbp:usedOn gptkb:INSAT_satellites
gptkb:NOAA_satellites
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Kalpana-1_satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6