| Parameter | 37 GHz | 90 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 37 GHz ± 0.1 GHz | 90 GHz ± 0.3 GHz |
| Instantaneous Field of View (IFOV) | 2.4 ° | 1 ° |
| Dynamic Range of Apparent Brightness Temperature | 0 - 350K (spec) 60 - 315K (display) | same |
| RMS Pixel Noise | 1.3 K max (spec) < 1.0 K (acutal) | 1.3 K max (spec) < 1.5 K (acutal) |
| Sampling | Every 0.5 ° | Every 0.5 ° |
| Integration Time | Adjusted in steps with V/H | Adjusted in steps with V/H |
| Typical IF Bandwidth | 1.5 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Antenna Beam Efficiency at 2.5 times half power angle | > 90% | > 90% |
| Operational Modes: | Scanning and Profile | |
| Scanning/Profile Angle Method: | Rotating Mirror | |
| Max Scan Rate: | 5.8 rps | |
| Scan/Profile Angle Range: | ± 60 ° | |
| Scan Line Advance (for V/H < 30 knots/k-foot): | 0.5 ° | |
| Calibration Technique: | Calibration Loads viewed by scanner | |