PARASOL
PARASOL [CNES]
PARASOL (Polarization and Anisotropy of Reflectances for Atmospheric Science coupled with Observations from a LIDAR) is a CNES microsatellite project. This microsatellite will mainly be an instrument derived from POLDER. Its main purpose is to improve the characterization of the clouds and aerosols microphysical and radiative properties, needed to understand and model the radiative impact of clouds and aerosols.
| Nation: | France |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Science |
| Operator: | CNES |
| Contractors: | CNES |
| Equipment: | POLDER |
| Configuration: | Myriade |
| Propulsion: | |
| Power: | Deployable solar array, batteries |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 120 kg |
| Orbit: | 705 km × 705 km |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARASOL | 18.12.2004 | Ko ELA-3 | Ariane-5G+ | with Helios 2A, Essaim 1, Essaim 2, Essaim 3, Essaim 4, Nanosat 01 |
