« Back to Index Megha-Tropiques, SAPHIR and SCARAB
- Spacecraft Name
- Megha-Tropiques
- COSPAR ID
- 2011-058A
- Launch Date
- 2011-10-12
- Spacecraft Description
- Megha-Tropiques is a joint program between ISRO and CNES for the atmospheric research. The satellite carries three payloads: MADRAS, SAPHIR, and SCARAB.
Thermal Analysis
- Analysis Object
- SAPHIR and SCARAB
- Analysis Description
- SCARAB is a radiometer to measure the radiative flux at the top of the atmosphere. The instrument consists of two assemblies: the Optical Sensor Module (OSM) and the Electronic Module (EM). The SCARAB OSM
SAPHIR is a microwave radiometer to scan the vertical profile and horizontal distribution of humidity. The instrument consists of two assemblieds: SAPHIR RF Unit (RFU) and SAPHIR Electronic Unit (EM).
- Software Used
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References
- Pasquier et al. (2008)
H. Pasquier and L. Perrin and J. Pauwels, "Thermal Control and Analysis of SAPHIR and SCARAB Instruments on Board MEGHA-TROPIQUES Satellite", 38th International Conference on Environmental Systems, 2008.