HydroGNSS: an ESA Scout mission

Описание: Orbiting Earth 180 degrees apart, the two-satellite HydroGNSS Scout mission uses a technique called Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) reflectometry to measure important climate variables such as soil moisture, freeze–thaw state over permafrost, inundation and biomass – all of which are linked to Earth’s water cycle. The mission comprises two identical satellites orbiting 180 degrees apart.

Embracing the New Space concept, HydroGNSS is one of ESA’s new Scout missions being developed within the Earth Observation FutureEO programme.

ESA’s prime contractor for HydroGNSS is Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd in the UK.

Credits: ESA/Mlabspace

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