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EarthCARE satellite cloud profiler radar
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According to eoPortal.org, "EarthCARE is a climate satellite mission operated by ESA and the Japanese Aerospace Agency (JAXA) that will develop climate and weather forecasting models by understanding the role of cloud-aerosol-radiation interactions. The mission launched on May 28, 2024."
EarthCARE stands for Earth Clouds, Aerosols, and Radiation Explorer.
The satellite carries a high power cloud profiler radar that operates at 94.05 GHz with a 7 MHz bandwidth. The pulse repetition frequency is 6100-7500 Hz. The radar transmitter uses LHCP, and the receiver uses RHCP.
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Frequencies |
| Frequency | Bandwidth | Use | Service | Table |
| 94.05 GHz | 7 MHz | EarthCARE satellite cloud profiler radar | Earth Exploration-satellite | - |
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