Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities - Grant ID: LE150100047 [ 2016-04-09 - 2017-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Jorg Hacker (Chief Investigator) ,  A/Prof Nemai Karmakar (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Jeffrey Walker (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Richard Lucas (Chief Investigator) ,  Rudiger, Christoph (Chief Investigator)

Brief description A multi-frequency microwave radiometer system for environmental research. A multi-frequency microwave radiometer system for environmental research: A new capability for airborne remote sensing of key environmental variables will be established. The unique P-, Ku- and Ka-band passive microwave radiometer system will provide information on soil moisture, surface temperature and vegetation, and allow for a new satellite concept to be demonstrated. By combining with an existing L-band radiometer, data can be collected simultaneously at P-, L-, Ku- and Ka-bands, with increased spatial resolutions accordingly. The shorter wavelength, but higher spatial resolution data can be used to enhance the spatial resolution of the longer wavelength data, resulting in a capability to derive long wavelength observations from space at unprecedented spatial resolution.

Funding Amount $540,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

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