CloudSAT, a cooperative mission with Canada, uses advanced radar to "slice" through clouds to see their vertical structure, providing a completely new observational capability from space. CloudSAT will look at the structure, composition, and effects of clouds and is one of the first satellites to study clouds on a global basis.
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Payload manufacturer. Includes a spacecraft overview and instrument details.
Uses radar to study clouds and precipitation from space. Includes mission information, instrument specifications, news, data products, cloud art, and images.
Satellite status, data products, latest images, and data ordering.
Includes an overview of the program and summary of specifications.
Satellite status, data products, latest images, and data ordering.
Includes an overview of the program and summary of specifications.
Uses radar to study clouds and precipitation from space. Includes mission information, instrument specifications, news, data products, cloud art, and images.
Payload manufacturer. Includes a spacecraft overview and instrument details.
