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Airborne Earth Science Microwave Imaging Radiometer (AESMIR)

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Instrument

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Operational

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The Airborne Earth Science Microwave Imaging Radiometer (AESMIR) is a passive microwave airborne imager covering the 6-100 GHz bands that are essential for observing key Earth System elements such as precipitation, snow, soil moisture, ocean winds, sea ice, sea surface temperature, vegetation, etc.

      Closeup exterior view of AESMIR instrument.