PAZ
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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: | SAR mapping; 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:
- Bach K., Kahabka H., Fernando C., Perez J.C. (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
- Bonilla J.G., Muñoz J.M.C., Vázquez N.C., Priego C.H. (2023), “PAZ Science Status and Review of Joint TSX-TDX-PAZ Call,” IGARSS 2023 – 2023 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Pasadena, CA, USA, 2023, pp. 1333-1336, doi: 10.1109/IGARSS52108.2023.10282729
- Galetto F., Dualeh E., Delgado F. et al. (2024). “The utility of TerraSAR-X, TanDEM-X, and PAZ for studying volcanic activity: Successes, challenges, and future prospects”, Volcanica, 7(1), 273–301, doi: 10.30909/vol.07.01.273301
- Muñoz J.M.C., Rodríguez M.G., Vázquez N.C. et al. (2023). “PAZ Calibration Status,” IGARSS 2023 - 2023 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium, Pasadena, CA, USA, 2023, pp. 4522-4525, doi: 10.1109/IGARSS52108.2023.10282294
- Vazquez N.C., Revenga P.C., Martinez G. et al. (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
