NSSDCA ID: 1996-046A-01
Mission Name: ADEOSThe Ocean Color and Temperature Scanner (OCTS) is one of the core instruments developed by NASDA (Japan) for the Advanced Earth Observation Satellite (ADEOS). The OCTS is a multispectral radiometer designed to obtain measurements of global ocean color, sea surface temperature, distribution of phytoplankton and oceanic primary productivity, sediment, and suspended material. The OCTS will scan the earth in the direction perpendicular to the satellite track with a rotating mirror. The OCTS employs a quantum detector and a large radiant cryogenic cooler for the infrared detectors. The rotating mirror will be able to tilt 40 degrees forward or backward along the ground track to minimize the effects of Sun glitter from the ocean surface. The OCTS consists of three infrared channels (8.0-9.0 microns, 10.5-11.5 microns, 11.5-12.5 microns), one middle-IR channel (3.55-3.85 microns), two near-IR channels (0.745-0.785,0.845-0.885 microns), and six visible channels (0.402-0.422, 0.433-0.453, 0.480-0.50, 0.51-0.53, 0.555-0.575, and 0.655-0.675 microns). The OCTS will provide data in a swath 1400 km wide with a ground resolution of 700 meters. OCTS realtime data will be transmitted on 465.0 MHz at 20 kbs to local users (e.g. fishing industry).
Mass: 320 kg
Power (avg): 315 W
Bit rate (avg): 3000 kbps
Questions and comments about this experiment can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office
Name | Role | Original Affiliation | |
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Principal Investigator | National Space Development Agency of Japan |