Climate and Radiation

Polarized Submillimeter Ice-cloud Radiometer (PolSIR)

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Flight Project

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In Development

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The PolSIR instrument – short for Polarized Submillimeter Ice-cloud Radiometer – will help humanity better understand Earth’s dynamic atmosphere and its impact on climate by studying ice clouds that form at high altitudes throughout tropical and sub-tropical regions. The PolSIR mission consists of two 12U CubeSats, each equipped with a cross-track scanning polarized submillimeter radiometer in two spectral bands with center frequencies at 325 and 684 GHz.

Key Staff
    Photo of high-altitude ice cloud as seen from the International Space Station

    Contact Us

    Lazaros Oreopoulos
    Chief
    301-614-6128
    lazaros.oreopoulos@nasa.gov
    Cathy Newman
    Administrative Analyst
    301-614-6183
    cathy.newman@nasa.gov

    General inquiries about the scientific programs at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center may be directed to the Center Office of Communications at 1.301.286.8955.