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ESA’s EarthCARE satellite carries four instruments, one of which is the cloud profiling radar.
Provided by the be Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the cloud profiling radar is a key instrument that enables EarthCARE to observe the internal structure of clouds. Operating in the millimetre-wavelength range, the cloud profiling radar penetrates through clouds and light precipitation – providing detailed insights into their vertical structure and velocity, particle size distribution and water content. This radar is essential for studying cloud processes, such as the formation and dissipation of clouds, and contributes valuable data for improving weather and climate models.
Read more about EarthCARE’s instrument package