CEOP Satellite Datasets ( DMSP_F17> SSMIS > 1BBRTE )

Three scale-types of datasets observed by new generation of remote sensing satellites (including TERRA, AQUA, ADEOS-II) in addition to TRMM and DMSP series, which were providing enhancement of observing capabilities to quantify critical atmospheric, surface, hydrologic and oceanographic data during CEOP time periods are available. 250 km square snapshots of the highest resolution raw radiances (with geographic location, i.e. level 1) remote sensing data at the 35-51 in situ reference sites are archived. * Mission DMSP F-17 Defense Meteorological Satellite Program F-17 ** Applications The long-term meteorological programme of the US Department of Defense (DoD) - with the objective to collect and disseminate worldwide cloud cover data on a daily basis. (Primary operational satellite) * Instrument SSMIS Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder ** Instrument Type Imaging multi-spectral radiometers (passive microwave) ** Measurements & Applications Measures atmospheric, ocean and terrain microwave brightness temperatures to provide: sea surface winds, rain rates, cloud water, precipitation, soil moisture, ice edge, ice age. * Instrument Measurements ** Product Level L1B ** Product Code 1BBRTE ** Description Brightness temperature