Stretched Visible and Infrared Spin Scan Radiometer-I (VISSR-I)

Description

Moderate-resolution optical imager with 3 VIS/TIR channels for imagery and wind derivation by tracking clouds and water vapour features.

Satellite FY-2A FY-2B 
No. Channels 3
Spatial Resolution 1.25km (VIS) / 5km (IR)
Weight 82kg
Power 75W

Characteristics

Spectrum Range Accuracy
0.55~1.05 µm 43 @ 95%
6.20~7.60 µm 1.0K @ 300K
10.5~12.5 µm 0.5K @ 300K