PARASOL [CNES]
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: | |
| Lifetime: | |
| Mass: | 120 kg |
| Orbit: | 705 km x 705 km |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launcher | Remarks: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARASOL | 18.12.2004 | Ko ELA-3 | Ariane-5G+ | with Helios 2A, Essaim 1, Essaim 2, Essaim 3, Essaim 4, Nanosat 01 |
Last update: 27.09.2009
Contact: gunter.krebs@skyrocket.de
© Gunter Dirk Krebs