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CLIMAT
Conveyable Low-noise Infrared radiometer for Measurements of Atmosphere and ground surface Targets

The Conveyable Low-noise Infrared radiometer for Measurements of Atmosphere and ground surface Targets (CLIMAT) is a ground-based or airborne in situ radiometer developed by CIMEL Electronique. It measures brightness temperature or radiance across the infrared spectrum. It operates with up to six channels in the 8-14 μm wavelength range. CLIMAT has a field of view of 10 degrees and typically provides measurements every 1 second.

NASA's DC-8 flying laboratory passes Antarctica's tallest peak, Mount Vinson, on Oct. 22, 2012, during a flight over the continent to measure changes in the massive ice sheet and sea ice. Credit: NASA/Michael Studinger (Photography courtesy NASA Images)

Instrument Details

Spectrometer/Radiometer
Earth Science > Spectral/engineering > Infrared Wavelengths > Infrared Radiance
Earth Science > Spectral/engineering > Infrared Wavelengths > Brightness Temperature
Earth Science > Spectral/engineering > Infrared Wavelengths > Thermal Infrared
Troposphere
1 s
Point
21.4-37.5 THz
https://doi.org/10.1117/12.228949External Link
  • Michel Legrand

  • Michel Legrand

  • CIMEL Electronique

  • CNES

  • Overview PublicationExternal Link