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MTSAT-1R

Geostationary satellite MTSAT-1R (Multi-functional Transport SATellite) was launched on February 2005 by Japanese Meteorological Agency (JMA) to replace old satellite GMS-5 (Geostationary Meteorological Satellite).

MTSAT-1R is fitted with radiometer VISSR (Visible and Infrared Spin Scan Radiometer), which contains visible (0.55-0.80 mkm), nearest infrared (3,5-4,0 mkm), water vapor band (6,5-7,0 mkm), first infrared (10,3-11,3 mkm), second infrared (11,5-12,5 mkm) bands. Spatial resolution of all infrared bands is 5 km, visible band – 1,25 km at nadir. High quality of MTSAT-1R/VISSR (HiRID mode, High Resolution Imager Data) imagery and small period between receptions of images make possible to use this data for environmental monitoring purposes.

Basic characteristics:

Launch date: 26 February 2005.

Mode/Band:

1

2

3

4

5

Wavelength (mkm):

0.55 - 0.80

3.5 - 4.0

6.5 - 7.0

10.3 – 11.3

11.5 - 12.5

Spatial resolution at nadir:

1250 м

5000 м

Satellite longitude

140° deg F

Radiometric resolution

10 bits per pixel

Frequensy of data reception

15 minutes