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Christopher Buck
TEC-ETP
ESA / ESTEC
P.O. Box 299
2200 AG Noordwijk
The Netherlands
tel:
+31 71 56 53970
fax:
+31 71 56 53970
email:
Christopher.Buck
@esa.int
 MIRAS instrument for the ESA Soil Moisture & Ocean Salinity (SMOS) mission Courtesy: EADS-CASA, Spain
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Mission
To foster high quality calibration and validation of microwave sensors for remote sensing purposes. These include both active and passive types, airborne and spaceborne sensors.
Terms of Reference
The objectives of the Microwave Sensors subgroup, beyond those of the WGCV, are to:
- Facilitate international cooperation and co-ordination in microwave sensor Cal/val activities by sharing information on sensor development and field campaigns
- Promote accurate calibration and validation of microwave sensors, through standardization of terminology and measurement practices
- Provide a forum for discussion of current issues and for exchange of technical information on evolving technologies related to microwave sensor cal/val
Action Plan
The plan of action for the Subgroup is based on spaceborne microwave sensors. The Subgroup is concerned mainly with passive sensors at the present; however, it is envisioned that there will be a gradual increase of attention to active sensors, especially towards the end of the three-year period of this plan. The Subgroup will approach its objectives by starting from currently operating sensors, such as those flying aboard the DMSP and NOAA platforms, and extending to the next generation of sensors. A focal point will be sensors aboard the EOS platforms of ESA, Japan, and the United States, as there will be both active and passive sensors covering a large part of the microwave spectrum.
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