ATMS Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder
Space Dynamics Lab
Cross-track scanning passive microwave sounder providing atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles for NOAA/NASA weather satellites.
Technical specifications
- Type
- Passive microwave sounder
- Channels
- 22 channels
- Frequency range
- 23 GHz to 183 GHz
- Swath
- 2300 km
- Heritage
- Suomi-NPP, NOAA-20, NOAA-21
About
The Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) is a passive microwave radiometer developed by SDL (Space Dynamics Laboratory at Utah State University) for NASA and NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) missions. ATMS provides 22-channel microwave observations from 23 GHz to 183 GHz, delivering vertical atmospheric temperature and moisture profiles for weather forecasting and climate monitoring. Flying on Suomi-NPP, NOAA-20, and NOAA-21 satellites, ATMS data is a critical input to operational numerical weather prediction models worldwide.
Documentation
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