A New Paradigm in Earth Environmental Monitoring with the CYGNSS Small Satellite Constellation

S. Ruf, Christopher; Chew, Clara; J. Lang, Timothy; Morris, Mary; Nave, Kyle; J. Ridley, A.; Balasubramaniam, Rajeswari

doi:10.1038/s41598-018-27127-4

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A New Paradigm in Earth Environmental Monitoring with the CYGNSS Small Satellite Constellation

Published in Scientific Reports • Jun 4, 2018

Authors:

Christopher S. Ruf

Clara Chew

Timothy J. Lang

Abstract

A constellation of small, low-cost satellites is able to make scientifically valuable measurements of the Earth which can be used for weather forecasting, disaster monitoring, and climate studies. Eight CYGNSS satellites were launched into low Earth orbit on December 15, 2016. Each satellite carries...

Subject

Constellation

Satellite

Remote sensing

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