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Identifier: HIRS/2 > High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder/2
Docucomp UUID: 8293FAD4B88875F2E040AC8C5AB4576F
Instrument / Gear: Instrument
Instrument Type: sounder
Description:

Instrument Type: sounder, Operational Mode: cross-track, Collection Type: continuous scan, Other Information: The IFOV of the HIRS/2 channels are stepped across the satellite track by use of a rotating mirror. This cross-track scan, combined with the satellite's motion in orbit, will provide coverage of a major portion of the Earth's surface.

Record Created: April 10, 2018 2:05 PM UTC by edmjira.inport@noaa.gov
Record Last Modified: April 10, 2018 2:05 PM UTC by edmjira.inport@noaa.gov
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