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PAZ

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Mission Images:

PAZ satellite
Image courtesy of HISDESAT
Mission Objectives:

The objectives of the PAZ mission are to provide:

  • SAR (Synthetic Apeture Radar) images for dual use
  • Radio Occultation data suitable to be ingested into numerical weather prediction models (NWP) in near-real time, to contribute to reducing the forecast error
  • A SAR data fusion capability for maritime surveillance from space with AIS data services

Laser ranging will help in the calibration of the on-board microwave Precise Orbit Determination system (IGOR GPS receiver).

Mission Parameters:
Sponsor: HISDESAT
Expected Life: 5.5 years
Primary Applications: Aid in weather prediction
COSPAR ID: 1802001
SIC Code: 2501
NORAD SSC Code: 43215
Launch Date: Feb. 22, 2018
RRA Size:  
RRA Shape: Hemispherical/Pyramid
Reflectors: 4
Size of Reflector: 39 mm diameter, 47.41 mm height
Orbit:  
Orbital period: 94.85 minutes
Inclination: 97.44 degrees
Altitude: 514km
Eccentricity: 0

 

Additional Information:

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References:

  • K. Bach, H. Kahabka, C. Fernando and J. C. Perez (2018), "The TerraSAR-X / PAZ Constellation: Post-Launch Update," Proceedings of the 12th European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar (EUSAR 2018), Aachen, Germany, 2018, pp. 1-3, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8438110
  • N. C. Vazquez, P. C. Revenga, N. G. Martinez, A. L. Pescador, J. M. Cuerda Munoz and J. R. Larranaga-Sudupe (2018), "INTA Calibration Field deployment and management. First experiences after PAZ launch," EProceedings of the 12th European Conference on Synthetic Aperture Radar (EUSAR 2018), Aachen, Germany, 2018, pp. 1-4, https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8438107