Copernicus Imaging Microwave Radiometer satellite

The Copernicus Imaging Microwave Radiometer (CIMR) mission is dedicated to EU actions on safeguarding the Arctic and monitoring climate change as expressed by the EU Arctic Policy for a safe, stable, sustainable, peaceful and prosperous Arctic. It will carry a microwave radiometer to provide observations of sea-surface temperature, sea-ice concentration and sea-surface salinity. Uniquely, it will also observe a wide range of other sea-ice parameters. CIMR responds to high-priority requirements from key Arctic user communities.