Antennas for spaceborne microwave radiometersPrinciples and applications of microwave radiometry to remote sensing of the earth from satellites are reviewed. Examples of some spaceborne radiometer systems currently in use or under consideration are given. The requirements on performance characteristics of microwave antennas for such spaceborne earth sensing radiometers, such as coverage, scanning, spatial resolution, insertion loss, beam efficiency, polarization purity, etc., and their effects on the overall radiometer system performance are discussed.
Document ID
19750042021
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Shiue, J. C.-C.
Schmidt, R. F. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Meeting Information
Meeting: EASCON ''74; Electronics and Aerospace Systems Convention