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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Interesting
3 posted on 05/03/2002 1:23:38 PM PDT by Free the USA
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To: Free the USA
The paper has a nice diagram and detail on the Aqua satellite. Has three key instruments: the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) , Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit (AMSU) and Humidity Sounder for Brazil (HSB).

Builder is TRW Space and Electronics , Redondo Beach, CA Size is 26 feet, weight is 6,484 pounds, Electrical power is 4,600 watts, solar panels , orbit is polar at 438 miles high, life span is 6 years. I'll see what else Google can find for me!

4 posted on 05/03/2002 1:36:00 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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Got a web page:

Weather and Climate Modeling for the 21st Century

5 posted on 05/03/2002 1:41:39 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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