AIMR Specifications:

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

For additional information, please contact Julie Haggerty or visit Joe Vinson's notes on the AIMR
Last modified: Wed Oct 8 2003