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            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7887,
                "uuid": "f0872744d8b044e2b47dd1b6803bd041",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Big Croft field, near Chilbolton",
                "abstract": "Big Croft field is located near the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and radio research. At the time of the NCAVEO field experiment in June 2006, it was an oil seed rape field."
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            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7915,
                "uuid": "1d052ca1fe384f4e909b90fcfe422e61",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "INRA - LAI-2000 plant canopy analyser",
                "abstract": "Li-Cor LAI-2000 plant canopy analyser (Ref. N4431), belonging to INRA, France. LAI stands for Leaf Area Index."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7922,
                "uuid": "32c455a297f14a01853dd347dfabcaef",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: NCAVEO: Leaf Area Index measurements for the fields Brockley, Big Croft and Rickyard, near Chilbolton, recorded using INRA's LAI-2000 plant canopy analyser",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: INRA - LAI-2000 plant canopy analyser; PLATFORMS: Big Croft field, near Chilbolton; Brockley field, near Chilbolton; Rickyard field, near Chilbolton. "
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        },
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            "ob_id": 2485,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7892,
                "uuid": "ec2f700fc4ea4c3d986879f593ef8c30",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Brockley field near Chilbolton",
                "abstract": "Brockley field is located near the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and radio research. This site was used during the NCAVEO field experiment in June 2006."
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            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7925,
                "uuid": "5761d1d740d745399df6ebf36294c09c",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device",
                "abstract": "A Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device. SunScan measures incident and transmitted PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) in canopies and provides a direct display of Leaf Area Index (LAI)."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7926,
                "uuid": "abdce52a074e43a38eb378271802e481",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: NCAVEO: Leaf Area Index measurements collected using a Delta-T SunScan at the Brockley, Rickyard and Fairpiece field sites near Chilbolton",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device; PLATFORMS: Brockley field near Chilbolton; Rickyard field near Chilbolton; Fairpiece field near Chilbolton. "
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            "ob_id": 2486,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7896,
                "uuid": "d37903af4fbd472886b0e281fb33a195",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Fairpiece field, near Chilbolton",
                "abstract": "Fairpiece field is located near the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and radio research. At the time of the NCAVEO field experiment in June 2006, it was a winter oats field."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7925,
                "uuid": "5761d1d740d745399df6ebf36294c09c",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device",
                "abstract": "A Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device. SunScan measures incident and transmitted PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) in canopies and provides a direct display of Leaf Area Index (LAI)."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7929,
                "uuid": "7d7c744d38694c6ca587612d0d408f0c",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device at Fairpiece field, near Chilbolton for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device; PLATFORMS: Fairpiece field, near Chilbolton; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2487,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7900,
                "uuid": "9362524f09ed4859843471e9f48d752b",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Rickyard field, near Chilbolton",
                "abstract": "Rickyard field is located near the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and radio research. At the time of the NCAVEO field experiment in June 2006, it was winter wheat field."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7925,
                "uuid": "5761d1d740d745399df6ebf36294c09c",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device",
                "abstract": "A Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device. SunScan measures incident and transmitted PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) in canopies and provides a direct display of Leaf Area Index (LAI)."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7932,
                "uuid": "7a57477af24f4ad5b2858e326a4ce12a",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device at Rickyard field, near Chilbolton for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Delta-T SunScan canopy gap fraction measurement device; PLATFORMS: Rickyard field, near Chilbolton; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2489,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7939,
                "uuid": "97d98afa79a14f75b517339ad5cf2bcd",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Hampshire Golf Club, UK",
                "abstract": "Site used during the NCAVEO Field experiment in June 2006."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7935,
                "uuid": "52218845452f4f0895b9b92b22869652",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Microtops II sunphotometer",
                "abstract": "MICROTOPS II is a 5 channel hand-held sunphotometer for measuring aerosol optical thickness easily, accurately and dependably. Direct solar radiation at 5 discrete wavelengths is measured and stored. MICROTOPS II features an accuracy comparable to much larger and more expensive instruments. Optional GPS receiver facilitates field operation."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7940,
                "uuid": "9e9328710f014435a8585a0bac94252e",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Microtops II sunphotometer at Hampshire Golf Club, UK for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Microtops II sunphotometer; PLATFORMS: Hampshire Golf Club, UK; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2490,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7904,
                "uuid": "ee787da4b2d940c586ae2273dc26fc78",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Cowdown Farm, Hampshire, UK",
                "abstract": "Cowdown Farm was a site used during the NCAVEO field experiment in June 2006 to produce a sky conditions animation from photos taken at the site."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7935,
                "uuid": "52218845452f4f0895b9b92b22869652",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Microtops II sunphotometer",
                "abstract": "MICROTOPS II is a 5 channel hand-held sunphotometer for measuring aerosol optical thickness easily, accurately and dependably. Direct solar radiation at 5 discrete wavelengths is measured and stored. MICROTOPS II features an accuracy comparable to much larger and more expensive instruments. Optional GPS receiver facilitates field operation."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7943,
                "uuid": "f801ba699c3f42a0a190e093533a75d4",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Microtops II sunphotometer at Cowdown Farm, Hampshire, UK for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Microtops II sunphotometer; PLATFORMS: Cowdown Farm, Hampshire, UK; "
            }
        },
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            "ob_id": 2491,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 6394,
                "uuid": "d2c5c36981824b71a98a2906394d61f3",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "NERC ARSF Dornier Do228-101 D-CALM Aircraft",
                "abstract": "NERC leased Dornier 228 twin prop converted airliner\r\n\r\nDornier 228 D-CALM is a medium tropospheric research aircraft operated by NERC, UK. It has a twin turbo-prop powered non-pressurised shoulder-wing monoplane with rectangular-section fuselage and a double passenger/cargo door. The aircraft is used in the fields of optical remote sensing, oceanography, atmospheric and earth science research. A range of sensors may be installed.\r\n\r\nDimensions:\r\n\r\n      Length: 15.04 m; Height: 4.86 m; Wingspan: 16.87 m; \r\n\r\n\r\nFlying performances:\r\n\r\n      Speed:\r\n            Min speed: 62 m/s\r\n            Max speed: 83 m/s\r\n            Usual speed during measurements: 65 m/s\r\n            Usual speed during transit flights: 98 m/s\r\n            Ascent rate: 1000 m/s\r\n\r\n      Altitude:\r\n      (1 ft = 0.31 m)\r\n            Min altitude:\r\n                  Above sea: 200 ft\r\n                  Above ground: 500 ft\r\n            Max ceiling: 22000 ft\r\n            Usual ceiling during measurements: 15000 ft\r\n            Ceiling limitations:\r\n                  The service ceiling for our normal operational science is 15 000ft. However, our maximum service ceiling is 22 000ft, dependent on crew oxygen and specific instrument hard-drive specifications. \r\n\r\n      Payload:\r\n            Empty weight: 3596 kg\r\n            Max take-off weight: 5980 kg\r\n            Max payload: 1595 kg\r\n            Usual scientific payload during measurements: 500 kg\r\n      Endurance:\r\n            Max endurance: 7 h (at min scientific payload and max fuel) (Y-coordinate of 1st point)\r\n            Endurance at max scientific payload: 5 h ... (Y-coordinate of 2nd point)\r\n      \t\r\n      Range:\r\n            Max range: 2600 km (at min scientific payload and max fuel)\r\n            Conditions for max range:\r\n                  FL150 at max fuel, speed = 180 KTAS\r\n            Range at max scientific payload: 1800 km\r\n            Usual range during measurement flight: 1500 km\r\n\r\n      Other:\r\n            Weather conditions limitations:\r\n                  VFR/IFR Approved Certified to fly in known icing conditions\r\n            Take-off runway length: 625 m\r\n            Engines:\r\n                  twin turbo-prop: Garrett TPE 331-5A-252 D with 533 kW (715 SHP) take-off power.;\r\n            Avionics:\r\n                  INS, GPS, Transponder, DME, Weather radar, radio-altimeter \r\n\r\nCrew and scientists on board:\r\n\r\n      Crew (pilots + operators): VFR: 1 pilotIFR: 2 pilots;\r\n      Seats available for scientists: 1 operator seat, 3 potentially\r\n\r\nCabin:\r\n\r\n\r\n      Apertures:\r\n            Cargo door:\r\n            Width : 1.28 m\r\n            Height : 1.34 m;\r\n      Cabin pressurized:\r\n            none\r\n      More information:\r\n            Flexible accommodation for standard 19-inch racking, secured via the seat-rails.\r\n\r\n            See below for additional information; \r\n\r\nAircraft modifications:\r\n\r\n      Nose boom:\r\n            none\r\n      Windows:\r\n            2 Bubble-window with operator position and floor-opening for navigation-sight at the right forward side of the cabin\r\n      Openings:\r\n            Cabin floor, Back. One 2060 mm x 515 mm (frame 20 to 25) and one approx. 425mm diam (frame 25 to 27).\r\n            Covered openings in the cabin roof - 400 mm diam back (between frame 23 and 24) - 150 mm diam fromt (frame 12/13) - 150 mm diam back(frame 22/23)\r\n      Hard points:\r\n            Six hardpoints below the cockpit-area for external loads up to 200 Kg- Each fuselage side (cockpit area) has three hardpoint\r\n            -pairs to carry a load of 50 Kg (e.g. SLAR-antennae).\r\n            -On both wings (outside of propwash) two wing-stations for external loads up to 100kg\r\n      Inlets:\r\n            One, installed on cabin roof aperture (frame 12/13), to accommodate Aerosol and/or whole-air inlets\r\n      Additional systems:\r\n            From the wing-stations to the cabin there are tubes for cables (power and data lines) pylons/pods to carry four Particle Measurement Systems (PMS) type probes. \r\n\r\nAcquisition systems:\r\n\r\n      Leica ALS 50-II Lidar\r\n      Leica RCD-105 39 Mega Pixel Digital Camera\r\n      Specim Eagle & Hawk Hyperspectral Scanner\r\n      Applanix POS and IPAS - Attitude and position\r\n\r\nElectrical power:\r\n\r\n      Aircraft total electrical power (kW):\r\n            28V DC, 8.4 kW , 220 V AC, 2kW, 50 Hz \r\n      Electrical power (kW) and voltages (V) available for scientists:\r\n            DC 28 V – 6.3 kW of 28 volt DC total power, including a permanently installed 1.6kW / 220 V / 50 Hz inverter "
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            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7946,
                "uuid": "085948b19c544a5683b548a80834d3ec",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ARSF Specim AISA Eagle",
                "abstract": "The AISA Eagle is a 12 bit, pushbroom, hyperspectral sensor with a 1000 pixel swath width, covering the visible and near infra-red spectrum 400 - 970nm. The maximum spectral resolution of the sensor is 2.9nm. Also output to the Eagle are data from the fibre optic downwelling irradiance sensor (FODIS). \r\n\r\nThe AISA Eagle requires good atmospheric conditions for the collection of narrow spectral wavebands. In the UK we are yet to collect data better that 2.5nm bandwidth (spectrally binning by 2). In less than perfect illumination or atmospheric conditions the instrument may require spectral and/or spatial binning to allow data to be collected. Should perfect optical conditions be essential for your project then there can be no guarantee that these conditions may coincide with the availability of the aircraft in a single flying season. If this project depends on its support in the flying season immediately following the year of submission (or if spectral quality is less of a concern) then additional guidance concerning spatial and spectral binning should be sought."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7947,
                "uuid": "0c1f3f78a7d2469d938436a844ec70f6",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from ARSF Specim AISA Eagle at Dornier Do228-101 D-CALM for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ARSF Specim AISA Eagle; PLATFORMS: Dornier Do228-101 D-CALM; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2492,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7950,
                "uuid": "853aa19db472451784a07ee30db6512f",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Harewood Forest, UK",
                "abstract": "Harewood Forest, near the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and radio research, covers 670 hectares of mainly ancient semi-natural woodland and was recorded as a Countryside Heritage Area in June 1989. This site was used during the NCAVEO field experiment in June 2006."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7905,
                "uuid": "f7a14a94fc314df594ccd00bce6155db",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Hemispherical Camera Nikon Coolpix 995",
                "abstract": "Hemispherical camera Nikon Coolpix 995. resolution: 2048 x 1536."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7951,
                "uuid": "47287f37a41a41de9ca7d91579f274b1",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Hemispherical Camera Nikon Coolpix 995 at Harewood Forest, UK for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Hemispherical Camera Nikon Coolpix 995; PLATFORMS: Harewood Forest, UK; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2493,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 817,
                "uuid": "0d60dd064b6449b09f5c7fd4c41bd693",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "NCAS Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory (CAO)",
                "abstract": "The National Centre for Atmospheric Science's Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory, formerly known as the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and Radio Research (CFARR), is hosted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in rural Hampshire in the South of England.  Through a combination of long-term observations and tailored operations it provides national capability for the study of clouds, rainfall, boundary-layer processes and aerosols, and is particularly well suited as a site for hosting field campaigns involving visiting instruments.\r\n\r\nThe CAO site is located one mile south of Chilbolton Village, 6 miles south of Andover, Hampshire. The site was used as an airfield during the Second World War and is relatively flat and slightly elevated above the surrounding area.\r\n\r\nThe observatory operates more than twenty major instruments, many continuously, while others are available on-demand according to user configuration requirements. The portfolio includes a powerful combination of dual-polarisation Doppler radars, lidars, radiometers, and supporting instruments; the continuous round-the-clock operation of lidar and cloud radar instruments at Chilbolton is unique within the UK. These are supplemented by a suite of meteorological instrumentation including rain gauges, and disdrometers.  A multi-wavelength sun photometer provides continuous measurements of aerosol optical depth in clear skies, and contributes to the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET).\r\n\r\nThe Chilbolton Advanced Meteorological Radar (CAMRa) is mounted on a 25-metre, fully steerable antenna, and is able to probe clouds and storms with unparalleled sensitivity and resolution. In addition, zenith-pointing polarimetric, Doppler 35 GHz and 94 GHz cloud radars are routinely operated for detailed microphysical studies of cloud processes and cloud climatology.  A transportable, scanning 35 GHz cloud radar system is also hosted at Chilbolton, further enhancing the available capability.\r\n\r\nChilbolton was one of the pilot cloud profiling sites for the CLOUDNET project, and continues to make observations that feed into the Aerosol Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS).   Capability at the site will be enhanced in the next few years, with the incorporation of a Raman lidar, with the ambition being for this to form an ACTRIS observational platform for aerosol profiling.\r\n\r\nThe presence (since January 2016) of a Defra air quality monitoring supersite at the observatory site (providing rural background measurements as part of national and transboundary networks) offers the research community further excellent opportunities for intercomparison campaigns and instrument evaluation.\r\n\r\nWIGOS id: \r\n0-826-300-3\r\n0-826-300-4\r\n0-826-300-5\r\n\r\nThe Met Office also operated a boundary layer wind profiler at the site (now operated by NCAS AMOF), for which the site was given a WMO ID 03754."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7954,
                "uuid": "e988ea483be84e829c9c74944b59d0a5",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Delta-T Devices Ltd BF2 sunshine sensor",
                "abstract": "The BF2 can measure three things:-Total incident PAR solar radiation, Diffuse PAR radiation and Sunshine status. It measures Sunshine indirectly, with reasonable accuracy, using a simple equation based on both the Total PAR radiation, and the ratio of Total to Direct PAR. It has a cosine-corrected PAR (Photosynthetically Active Radiation) spectral response. It is designed for use with the Sunscan Canopy Analysis System, or with a data logger."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7955,
                "uuid": "baad35e3beb94c3ab1a717b8c9de7ec0",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Delta-T Devices Ltd BF2 sunshine sensor for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Delta-T Devices Ltd BF2 sunshine sensor; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2494,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7892,
                "uuid": "ec2f700fc4ea4c3d986879f593ef8c30",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Brockley field near Chilbolton",
                "abstract": "Brockley field is located near the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and radio research. This site was used during the NCAVEO field experiment in June 2006."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7958,
                "uuid": "3bc5e533590a4dba9e70736092eb50e6",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "SPAD-502 chlorophyll meter",
                "abstract": "The Chlorophyll Meter SPAD-502 is a compact, easy-to-use meter for measuring the chlorophyll content of plant leaves without damaging the plant. Chlorophyll content is an indication of the plant condition and can be used to determine when to add fertilizer to produce larger crop yields of higher quality."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7959,
                "uuid": "dc81e35ff2e1411c871e89347b582515",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from SPAD-502 chlorophyll meter at Brockley field near Chilbolton for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: SPAD-502 chlorophyll meter; PLATFORMS: Brockley field near Chilbolton; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2495,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 817,
                "uuid": "0d60dd064b6449b09f5c7fd4c41bd693",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "NCAS Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory (CAO)",
                "abstract": "The National Centre for Atmospheric Science's Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory, formerly known as the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and Radio Research (CFARR), is hosted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in rural Hampshire in the South of England.  Through a combination of long-term observations and tailored operations it provides national capability for the study of clouds, rainfall, boundary-layer processes and aerosols, and is particularly well suited as a site for hosting field campaigns involving visiting instruments.\r\n\r\nThe CAO site is located one mile south of Chilbolton Village, 6 miles south of Andover, Hampshire. The site was used as an airfield during the Second World War and is relatively flat and slightly elevated above the surrounding area.\r\n\r\nThe observatory operates more than twenty major instruments, many continuously, while others are available on-demand according to user configuration requirements. The portfolio includes a powerful combination of dual-polarisation Doppler radars, lidars, radiometers, and supporting instruments; the continuous round-the-clock operation of lidar and cloud radar instruments at Chilbolton is unique within the UK. These are supplemented by a suite of meteorological instrumentation including rain gauges, and disdrometers.  A multi-wavelength sun photometer provides continuous measurements of aerosol optical depth in clear skies, and contributes to the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET).\r\n\r\nThe Chilbolton Advanced Meteorological Radar (CAMRa) is mounted on a 25-metre, fully steerable antenna, and is able to probe clouds and storms with unparalleled sensitivity and resolution. In addition, zenith-pointing polarimetric, Doppler 35 GHz and 94 GHz cloud radars are routinely operated for detailed microphysical studies of cloud processes and cloud climatology.  A transportable, scanning 35 GHz cloud radar system is also hosted at Chilbolton, further enhancing the available capability.\r\n\r\nChilbolton was one of the pilot cloud profiling sites for the CLOUDNET project, and continues to make observations that feed into the Aerosol Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS).   Capability at the site will be enhanced in the next few years, with the incorporation of a Raman lidar, with the ambition being for this to form an ACTRIS observational platform for aerosol profiling.\r\n\r\nThe presence (since January 2016) of a Defra air quality monitoring supersite at the observatory site (providing rural background measurements as part of national and transboundary networks) offers the research community further excellent opportunities for intercomparison campaigns and instrument evaluation.\r\n\r\nWIGOS id: \r\n0-826-300-3\r\n0-826-300-4\r\n0-826-300-5\r\n\r\nThe Met Office also operated a boundary layer wind profiler at the site (now operated by NCAS AMOF), for which the site was given a WMO ID 03754."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7962,
                "uuid": "30b77718863c4d39b87ee4dd4734e056",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Cimel CE318-2™ sun photometer",
                "abstract": "The Cimel sunphotometer is a multi-channel, automatic sun-and-sky scanning radiometer that measures the direct solar irradiance and sky radiance at the Earth's surface. Measurements are taken at pre-determined discrete wavelengths in the visible and near-IR parts of the spectrum to determine atmospheric transmission and scattering properties."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7963,
                "uuid": "a7ad80bf417a4ea49c045a491b552854",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Cimel CE318-2™ sun photometer for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Cimel CE318-2™ sun photometer; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2496,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7966,
                "uuid": "c2ea552db1f548299f4a78f6c4246206",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Ordnance Survey Aircraft",
                "abstract": "Platform.abstract: DETAILS NEEDED"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7967,
                "uuid": "f968ed226b1b4c2b8341911d971237bb",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Intergraph Z/I Imaging Digital Mapping Camera (DMC)",
                "abstract": "The DMC�� is an innovative turnkey large format digital frame camera system. Intergraph's digital cameras support aerial surveys for a wide range of mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), and remote sensing applications. The DMC has 4 spectral bands in the visible and near infrared and a nominal ground resolution of 65cm."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7969,
                "uuid": "fc7a27f2fd1c4365b80c64f247d1c786",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Intergraph Z/I Imaging Digital Mapping Camera (DMC) at Ordnance Survey Aircraft for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Intergraph Z/I Imaging Digital Mapping Camera (DMC); PLATFORMS: Ordnance Survey Aircraft; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2497,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 817,
                "uuid": "0d60dd064b6449b09f5c7fd4c41bd693",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "NCAS Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory (CAO)",
                "abstract": "The National Centre for Atmospheric Science's Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory, formerly known as the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and Radio Research (CFARR), is hosted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in rural Hampshire in the South of England.  Through a combination of long-term observations and tailored operations it provides national capability for the study of clouds, rainfall, boundary-layer processes and aerosols, and is particularly well suited as a site for hosting field campaigns involving visiting instruments.\r\n\r\nThe CAO site is located one mile south of Chilbolton Village, 6 miles south of Andover, Hampshire. The site was used as an airfield during the Second World War and is relatively flat and slightly elevated above the surrounding area.\r\n\r\nThe observatory operates more than twenty major instruments, many continuously, while others are available on-demand according to user configuration requirements. The portfolio includes a powerful combination of dual-polarisation Doppler radars, lidars, radiometers, and supporting instruments; the continuous round-the-clock operation of lidar and cloud radar instruments at Chilbolton is unique within the UK. These are supplemented by a suite of meteorological instrumentation including rain gauges, and disdrometers.  A multi-wavelength sun photometer provides continuous measurements of aerosol optical depth in clear skies, and contributes to the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET).\r\n\r\nThe Chilbolton Advanced Meteorological Radar (CAMRa) is mounted on a 25-metre, fully steerable antenna, and is able to probe clouds and storms with unparalleled sensitivity and resolution. In addition, zenith-pointing polarimetric, Doppler 35 GHz and 94 GHz cloud radars are routinely operated for detailed microphysical studies of cloud processes and cloud climatology.  A transportable, scanning 35 GHz cloud radar system is also hosted at Chilbolton, further enhancing the available capability.\r\n\r\nChilbolton was one of the pilot cloud profiling sites for the CLOUDNET project, and continues to make observations that feed into the Aerosol Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS).   Capability at the site will be enhanced in the next few years, with the incorporation of a Raman lidar, with the ambition being for this to form an ACTRIS observational platform for aerosol profiling.\r\n\r\nThe presence (since January 2016) of a Defra air quality monitoring supersite at the observatory site (providing rural background measurements as part of national and transboundary networks) offers the research community further excellent opportunities for intercomparison campaigns and instrument evaluation.\r\n\r\nWIGOS id: \r\n0-826-300-3\r\n0-826-300-4\r\n0-826-300-5\r\n\r\nThe Met Office also operated a boundary layer wind profiler at the site (now operated by NCAS AMOF), for which the site was given a WMO ID 03754."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7972,
                "uuid": "85c78019b71f4c0db0d2c7702873fab6",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "UV Raman LiDAR",
                "abstract": "The ground-based Raman lidar system transmits a high power Nd:YAG pulse laser beam vertically into the atmosphere at 355 nm wavelength. The LiDAR measures both elastic backscattering and water vapour profiles in the troposphere. Inelastic scattering of the laser radiation by molecules in the atmosphere, termed Raman scattering, is used to determine the atmospheric water vapour and temperature profiles.\r\n\r\nThe static Raman lidar system is permanently housed in the shipping containers at the MST radar site. It transmits high-powered 355 nm pulses and has an overlap at 2 km altitude. Consequently it is able to profile most of the depth of the free troposphere. It employs a photon counting system. It can detect 355 nm aerosol scattering at any time of day or night. However, of particular interest here were the nitrogen returns at 387 nm and the water vapour returns at 407 nm. These can be used for night time observations to derive profiles of water vapour mixing ratio."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7973,
                "uuid": "592baed502c94203adce215790cbaf14",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from UV Raman LiDAR for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: UV Raman LiDAR; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2499,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 817,
                "uuid": "0d60dd064b6449b09f5c7fd4c41bd693",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "NCAS Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory (CAO)",
                "abstract": "The National Centre for Atmospheric Science's Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory, formerly known as the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and Radio Research (CFARR), is hosted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in rural Hampshire in the South of England.  Through a combination of long-term observations and tailored operations it provides national capability for the study of clouds, rainfall, boundary-layer processes and aerosols, and is particularly well suited as a site for hosting field campaigns involving visiting instruments.\r\n\r\nThe CAO site is located one mile south of Chilbolton Village, 6 miles south of Andover, Hampshire. The site was used as an airfield during the Second World War and is relatively flat and slightly elevated above the surrounding area.\r\n\r\nThe observatory operates more than twenty major instruments, many continuously, while others are available on-demand according to user configuration requirements. The portfolio includes a powerful combination of dual-polarisation Doppler radars, lidars, radiometers, and supporting instruments; the continuous round-the-clock operation of lidar and cloud radar instruments at Chilbolton is unique within the UK. These are supplemented by a suite of meteorological instrumentation including rain gauges, and disdrometers.  A multi-wavelength sun photometer provides continuous measurements of aerosol optical depth in clear skies, and contributes to the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET).\r\n\r\nThe Chilbolton Advanced Meteorological Radar (CAMRa) is mounted on a 25-metre, fully steerable antenna, and is able to probe clouds and storms with unparalleled sensitivity and resolution. In addition, zenith-pointing polarimetric, Doppler 35 GHz and 94 GHz cloud radars are routinely operated for detailed microphysical studies of cloud processes and cloud climatology.  A transportable, scanning 35 GHz cloud radar system is also hosted at Chilbolton, further enhancing the available capability.\r\n\r\nChilbolton was one of the pilot cloud profiling sites for the CLOUDNET project, and continues to make observations that feed into the Aerosol Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS).   Capability at the site will be enhanced in the next few years, with the incorporation of a Raman lidar, with the ambition being for this to form an ACTRIS observational platform for aerosol profiling.\r\n\r\nThe presence (since January 2016) of a Defra air quality monitoring supersite at the observatory site (providing rural background measurements as part of national and transboundary networks) offers the research community further excellent opportunities for intercomparison campaigns and instrument evaluation.\r\n\r\nWIGOS id: \r\n0-826-300-3\r\n0-826-300-4\r\n0-826-300-5\r\n\r\nThe Met Office also operated a boundary layer wind profiler at the site (now operated by NCAS AMOF), for which the site was given a WMO ID 03754."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7980,
                "uuid": "bc4ff25f67c94176ba35cd38736bdbf7",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "sky irradiance scanner",
                "abstract": "This instrument has been designed by Andrew McGonigle (University of Sheffield). It is based on a temperature-stabilised miniature spectroradiometer interfaced to a telescope that can be programmed to make zenithal scans of sky irradiance."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7981,
                "uuid": "486d24994042485b9e91d928d17e9115",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from sky irradiance scanner for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: sky irradiance scanner; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2500,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7984,
                "uuid": "24258480bdbf423ca85a5870cf1d75b4",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Chilbolton Cow Common",
                "abstract": "Cow Common is an area of semi-natural wet grassland on the floodplain of the River Test near the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and radio research. This site was used during the NCAVEO field experiment in June 2006."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7985,
                "uuid": "cb6ac129970c47b28895f0f2e907a442",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Valeport current meter",
                "abstract": "Valeport uni-directional electro-magnetic current meter (Valeport Ltd.)."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7986,
                "uuid": "1fc8caffde7947c1afc07538ee59fed8",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Valeport current meter at Chilbolton Cow Common for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Valeport current meter; PLATFORMS: Chilbolton Cow Common; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2501,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 817,
                "uuid": "0d60dd064b6449b09f5c7fd4c41bd693",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "NCAS Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory (CAO)",
                "abstract": "The National Centre for Atmospheric Science's Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory, formerly known as the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and Radio Research (CFARR), is hosted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in rural Hampshire in the South of England.  Through a combination of long-term observations and tailored operations it provides national capability for the study of clouds, rainfall, boundary-layer processes and aerosols, and is particularly well suited as a site for hosting field campaigns involving visiting instruments.\r\n\r\nThe CAO site is located one mile south of Chilbolton Village, 6 miles south of Andover, Hampshire. The site was used as an airfield during the Second World War and is relatively flat and slightly elevated above the surrounding area.\r\n\r\nThe observatory operates more than twenty major instruments, many continuously, while others are available on-demand according to user configuration requirements. The portfolio includes a powerful combination of dual-polarisation Doppler radars, lidars, radiometers, and supporting instruments; the continuous round-the-clock operation of lidar and cloud radar instruments at Chilbolton is unique within the UK. These are supplemented by a suite of meteorological instrumentation including rain gauges, and disdrometers.  A multi-wavelength sun photometer provides continuous measurements of aerosol optical depth in clear skies, and contributes to the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET).\r\n\r\nThe Chilbolton Advanced Meteorological Radar (CAMRa) is mounted on a 25-metre, fully steerable antenna, and is able to probe clouds and storms with unparalleled sensitivity and resolution. In addition, zenith-pointing polarimetric, Doppler 35 GHz and 94 GHz cloud radars are routinely operated for detailed microphysical studies of cloud processes and cloud climatology.  A transportable, scanning 35 GHz cloud radar system is also hosted at Chilbolton, further enhancing the available capability.\r\n\r\nChilbolton was one of the pilot cloud profiling sites for the CLOUDNET project, and continues to make observations that feed into the Aerosol Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS).   Capability at the site will be enhanced in the next few years, with the incorporation of a Raman lidar, with the ambition being for this to form an ACTRIS observational platform for aerosol profiling.\r\n\r\nThe presence (since January 2016) of a Defra air quality monitoring supersite at the observatory site (providing rural background measurements as part of national and transboundary networks) offers the research community further excellent opportunities for intercomparison campaigns and instrument evaluation.\r\n\r\nWIGOS id: \r\n0-826-300-3\r\n0-826-300-4\r\n0-826-300-5\r\n\r\nThe Met Office also operated a boundary layer wind profiler at the site (now operated by NCAS AMOF), for which the site was given a WMO ID 03754."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7989,
                "uuid": "535e5be37e814270b3cfa3d489688d6d",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "GER3700 Spectroradiometer",
                "abstract": "The GER 3700 from the Geophysical and Environmental Research Corporation (GER) is a high performance single-beam field spectroradiometer measuring over the visible to short-wave infrared wavelength range (350-2500nm). The GER 3700 is supplied in a sturdy, weather-tight field case, with batteries, battery charger and cables. \n\nThe instrument is controlled by a Panasonic ruggedized notebook PC via a 2m or 15m serial cable, and offers near real-time data display. The GER 3700 can be accurately positioned using a laser positioning beam. A range of foreoptics are available making it a suitable instrument for a wide variety of applications. \n\nThe GER 3700 system offers the user the greatest possible ease of operation for hand-held or tripod operation. Simple menu-driven programs control the set-up, acquisition, and data manipulation functions. Spectra are displayed on screen in real-time for immediate interpretation and evaluation. Data is stored in ASCII format for easy transfer to other software programs."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7990,
                "uuid": "3f0bf75e6f924d71ac3375cd633c62a3",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from GER3700 Spectroradiometer for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: GER3700 Spectroradiometer; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2502,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 817,
                "uuid": "0d60dd064b6449b09f5c7fd4c41bd693",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "NCAS Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory (CAO)",
                "abstract": "The National Centre for Atmospheric Science's Chilbolton Atmospheric Observatory, formerly known as the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and Radio Research (CFARR), is hosted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in rural Hampshire in the South of England.  Through a combination of long-term observations and tailored operations it provides national capability for the study of clouds, rainfall, boundary-layer processes and aerosols, and is particularly well suited as a site for hosting field campaigns involving visiting instruments.\r\n\r\nThe CAO site is located one mile south of Chilbolton Village, 6 miles south of Andover, Hampshire. The site was used as an airfield during the Second World War and is relatively flat and slightly elevated above the surrounding area.\r\n\r\nThe observatory operates more than twenty major instruments, many continuously, while others are available on-demand according to user configuration requirements. The portfolio includes a powerful combination of dual-polarisation Doppler radars, lidars, radiometers, and supporting instruments; the continuous round-the-clock operation of lidar and cloud radar instruments at Chilbolton is unique within the UK. These are supplemented by a suite of meteorological instrumentation including rain gauges, and disdrometers.  A multi-wavelength sun photometer provides continuous measurements of aerosol optical depth in clear skies, and contributes to the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET).\r\n\r\nThe Chilbolton Advanced Meteorological Radar (CAMRa) is mounted on a 25-metre, fully steerable antenna, and is able to probe clouds and storms with unparalleled sensitivity and resolution. In addition, zenith-pointing polarimetric, Doppler 35 GHz and 94 GHz cloud radars are routinely operated for detailed microphysical studies of cloud processes and cloud climatology.  A transportable, scanning 35 GHz cloud radar system is also hosted at Chilbolton, further enhancing the available capability.\r\n\r\nChilbolton was one of the pilot cloud profiling sites for the CLOUDNET project, and continues to make observations that feed into the Aerosol Clouds and Trace Gases Research Infrastructure (ACTRIS).   Capability at the site will be enhanced in the next few years, with the incorporation of a Raman lidar, with the ambition being for this to form an ACTRIS observational platform for aerosol profiling.\r\n\r\nThe presence (since January 2016) of a Defra air quality monitoring supersite at the observatory site (providing rural background measurements as part of national and transboundary networks) offers the research community further excellent opportunities for intercomparison campaigns and instrument evaluation.\r\n\r\nWIGOS id: \r\n0-826-300-3\r\n0-826-300-4\r\n0-826-300-5\r\n\r\nThe Met Office also operated a boundary layer wind profiler at the site (now operated by NCAS AMOF), for which the site was given a WMO ID 03754."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7993,
                "uuid": "a9893145e03944799551ab4fba9917b0",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "GER1500 spectroradiometer",
                "abstract": "The GER 1500 from the Geophysical and Environmental Research Corporation (GER) is a light-weight, high performance single-beam field spectroradiometer measuring over the visible to near infrared wavelength range. The instrument is very rapid scanning, acquiring single spectra in milliseconds. \n\nThe GER 1500 can be used either in stand alone mode, storing up to 500 individual scans on its on-board memory, or via a notebook PC, which offers near real-time spectrum display. A dual-field-of-view (DFOV) option is also available, which offers advanced functionality. This allows two radiometer heads to be mounted alongside each other so as to collect target and reference scans simultaneously. This enables the operator to minimise the effects of changing atmospheric conditions on the data. \n\nA range of field-stops and PC to spectrometer cables are available to enhance the functionality of the instrument for a wide range of remote sensing studies."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7994,
                "uuid": "83bce16f49f54c79bd8ea483c4c74c1e",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from GER1500 spectroradiometer for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: GER1500 spectroradiometer; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2503,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7892,
                "uuid": "ec2f700fc4ea4c3d986879f593ef8c30",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Brockley field near Chilbolton",
                "abstract": "Brockley field is located near the Chilbolton Facility for Atmospheric and radio research. This site was used during the NCAVEO field experiment in June 2006."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7879,
                "uuid": "1504aa73e2ef42d8b805497cd1cc1f29",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "FSF ASD FieldSpec Pro",
                "abstract": "The Field Spectroscopy Facility has three Analytical Spectral Devices (ASD) FieldSpec Pro spectroradiometers available for loan. ASD's flagship model, the FieldSpec Pro is the industry standard for a wide range of challenging Remote Sensing applications, and offers superior signal-enhancing features and high resolution with a 350 - 2500 nm spectral range."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 7997,
                "uuid": "a3ca4905df4c49d89598904dec1ba9bc",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from FSF ASD FieldSpec Pro for the NCAVEO - Network for Calibration and Validation of EO data Campaign",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: FSF ASD FieldSpec Pro; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2505,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 5566,
                "uuid": "0144096c6dd84a2a99abced27e129e12",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2)",
                "abstract": "An enhanced version of ATSR (Along Track Scanning Radiometer), ATSR-2, was successfully launched on board the European Space Agency (ESA) ERS-2 (European Remote Sensing - 2) spacecraft on 21st April 1995. ATSR-2 is equipped with additional visible channels for vegetation monitoring. It measures sea surface temperatures and the vegetation cover of land surfaces."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8006,
                "uuid": "01b2bc5ebcb741acbdc9d581f8d8be8e",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2507,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 6588,
                "uuid": "692efb23d5ac40bca06de7c653fd0576",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1)",
                "abstract": "European Remote Sensing satellite, ERS-1, launched in 1991, was ESA's first Earth Observation satellite (polar orbiting); it carried a comprehensive payload including an imaging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a radar altimeter and other powerful instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and winds at sea. ERS-2, which overlapped with ERS-1, was launched in 1995 with an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone research. ERS 1 was taken out of action in 2000 after nine years of service."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8006,
                "uuid": "01b2bc5ebcb741acbdc9d581f8d8be8e",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2512,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 847,
                "uuid": "e448141cadd04550aa19dac5601af34d",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR)",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) measures global Sea Surface Temperature (SST) from space to the highest possible levels of accuracy and stability, as required for climate research and monitoring. It is the third in the ATSR series, and is a payload instrument on ESA's ENVISAT."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8006,
                "uuid": "01b2bc5ebcb741acbdc9d581f8d8be8e",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2514,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 5566,
                "uuid": "0144096c6dd84a2a99abced27e129e12",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2)",
                "abstract": "An enhanced version of ATSR (Along Track Scanning Radiometer), ATSR-2, was successfully launched on board the European Space Agency (ESA) ERS-2 (European Remote Sensing - 2) spacecraft on 21st April 1995. ATSR-2 is equipped with additional visible channels for vegetation monitoring. It measures sea surface temperatures and the vegetation cover of land surfaces."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8014,
                "uuid": "f88e2ffe230a43c9a88ee7e0a49ab2cb",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1.1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2516,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 6588,
                "uuid": "692efb23d5ac40bca06de7c653fd0576",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1)",
                "abstract": "European Remote Sensing satellite, ERS-1, launched in 1991, was ESA's first Earth Observation satellite (polar orbiting); it carried a comprehensive payload including an imaging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a radar altimeter and other powerful instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and winds at sea. ERS-2, which overlapped with ERS-1, was launched in 1995 with an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone research. ERS 1 was taken out of action in 2000 after nine years of service."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8014,
                "uuid": "f88e2ffe230a43c9a88ee7e0a49ab2cb",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1.1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2521,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 847,
                "uuid": "e448141cadd04550aa19dac5601af34d",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR)",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) measures global Sea Surface Temperature (SST) from space to the highest possible levels of accuracy and stability, as required for climate research and monitoring. It is the third in the ATSR series, and is a payload instrument on ESA's ENVISAT."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8014,
                "uuid": "f88e2ffe230a43c9a88ee7e0a49ab2cb",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1.1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2523,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 5566,
                "uuid": "0144096c6dd84a2a99abced27e129e12",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2)",
                "abstract": "An enhanced version of ATSR (Along Track Scanning Radiometer), ATSR-2, was successfully launched on board the European Space Agency (ESA) ERS-2 (European Remote Sensing - 2) spacecraft on 21st April 1995. ATSR-2 is equipped with additional visible channels for vegetation monitoring. It measures sea surface temperatures and the vegetation cover of land surfaces."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8021,
                "uuid": "69b5e0f0b91343d0a7fe57c4eee4c722",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1.1.1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2525,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 6588,
                "uuid": "692efb23d5ac40bca06de7c653fd0576",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1)",
                "abstract": "European Remote Sensing satellite, ERS-1, launched in 1991, was ESA's first Earth Observation satellite (polar orbiting); it carried a comprehensive payload including an imaging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a radar altimeter and other powerful instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and winds at sea. ERS-2, which overlapped with ERS-1, was launched in 1995 with an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone research. ERS 1 was taken out of action in 2000 after nine years of service."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8021,
                "uuid": "69b5e0f0b91343d0a7fe57c4eee4c722",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1.1.1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2526,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 6588,
                "uuid": "692efb23d5ac40bca06de7c653fd0576",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1)",
                "abstract": "European Remote Sensing satellite, ERS-1, launched in 1991, was ESA's first Earth Observation satellite (polar orbiting); it carried a comprehensive payload including an imaging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a radar altimeter and other powerful instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and winds at sea. ERS-2, which overlapped with ERS-1, was launched in 1995 with an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone research. ERS 1 was taken out of action in 2000 after nine years of service."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 5566,
                "uuid": "0144096c6dd84a2a99abced27e129e12",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2)",
                "abstract": "An enhanced version of ATSR (Along Track Scanning Radiometer), ATSR-2, was successfully launched on board the European Space Agency (ESA) ERS-2 (European Remote Sensing - 2) spacecraft on 21st April 1995. ATSR-2 is equipped with additional visible channels for vegetation monitoring. It measures sea surface temperatures and the vegetation cover of land surfaces."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8021,
                "uuid": "69b5e0f0b91343d0a7fe57c4eee4c722",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1.1.1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2527,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 6588,
                "uuid": "692efb23d5ac40bca06de7c653fd0576",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1)",
                "abstract": "European Remote Sensing satellite, ERS-1, launched in 1991, was ESA's first Earth Observation satellite (polar orbiting); it carried a comprehensive payload including an imaging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a radar altimeter and other powerful instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and winds at sea. ERS-2, which overlapped with ERS-1, was launched in 1995 with an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone research. ERS 1 was taken out of action in 2000 after nine years of service."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 847,
                "uuid": "e448141cadd04550aa19dac5601af34d",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR)",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) measures global Sea Surface Temperature (SST) from space to the highest possible levels of accuracy and stability, as required for climate research and monitoring. It is the third in the ATSR series, and is a payload instrument on ESA's ENVISAT."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8021,
                "uuid": "69b5e0f0b91343d0a7fe57c4eee4c722",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1.1.1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2530,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 847,
                "uuid": "e448141cadd04550aa19dac5601af34d",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR)",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) measures global Sea Surface Temperature (SST) from space to the highest possible levels of accuracy and stability, as required for climate research and monitoring. It is the third in the ATSR series, and is a payload instrument on ESA's ENVISAT."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8021,
                "uuid": "69b5e0f0b91343d0a7fe57c4eee4c722",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ARC v1.1.1 Level 3 daily SST data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1), Along Track Scanning Radiometer 2 (ATSR-2), Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1), Envisat;"
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2531,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8029,
                "uuid": "10c100fc807d4ccf8b5f899c93a279ac",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Envisat - SCIAMACHY",
                "abstract": "The Scanning Imaging Absorption Spectrometer for Atmospheric Chartography (SCIAMACHY) is one of the ten instruments onboard the Envisat satellite launched from Kourou (French Guyana) on the 28th of February 2002 and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA)."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8031,
                "uuid": "323aeb89ab1143a686ce23cc1d2fbaf6",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: SCIAMACHY Level 1b Radiance Products",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Envisat - SCIAMACHY; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2532,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8029,
                "uuid": "10c100fc807d4ccf8b5f899c93a279ac",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Envisat - SCIAMACHY",
                "abstract": "The Scanning Imaging Absorption Spectrometer for Atmospheric Chartography (SCIAMACHY) is one of the ten instruments onboard the Envisat satellite launched from Kourou (French Guyana) on the 28th of February 2002 and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA)."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8036,
                "uuid": "fa6a8b1a91cf4a4cb78ac3aa64fd2659",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: SCIAMACHY Level 2 vertical columns of trace gases products",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Envisat - SCIAMACHY; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2533,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8045,
                "uuid": "a3be56a808ae44f6902c3d32c5bcfb41",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Bluesky survey aircraft",
                "abstract": "Bluesky survey aircraft were used to provide the stereo aerial photography used in the 5m Digital Terrain Model (DTM) for England and Wales and the imagery for the Colour InfraRed (CIR) dataset for most of England, Scotland and Wales. The 5m DTM was created as part of the GeoPerspectives project."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8046,
                "uuid": "0bd7fb7de57a448a85ef56bc6159501d",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Bluesky high-resolution digital camera",
                "abstract": "Bluesky used a digital camera capable of capturing imagery at a resolution of 10-25cm to derive a 5m resolution Digital Terrain Model (DTM) for England and Wales. The camera was mounted on survey aircraft and used to provide stereo aerial photography between 1999 and 2008."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8048,
                "uuid": "75f4e0adfb6d484cb7d1ce42fcdb6494",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Bluesky 5m resolution Digital Terrain Model (DTM) for England and Wales",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Bluesky high-resolution digital camera; PLATFORMS: Bluesky survey aircraft; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2534,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8055,
                "uuid": "9b8062d6c2914fe3904c0e9f21b299b1",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "The Geoinformation Group (TGG) Survey Aircraft",
                "abstract": "LiDAR-equipped survey aircraft owned by The GeoInformation Group were flown over the main urban conurbations of England and Scotland to provide LiDAR data for the Cities Revealed project."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8056,
                "uuid": "72bbdd2fed4044de8371177cec47d9de",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "UNDEFINED instrument associated with platform: The Geoinformation Group (TGG) Survey Aircraft",
                "abstract": "This instrument is associated with the platform: The Geoinformation Group (TGG) Survey Aircraft"
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8058,
                "uuid": "b5bfecaf59334eb0aa22db4e4769071b",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: 1m resolution LiDAR-derived Digital Terrain/Surface Models (DTMs/DSMs) for cities of England and Scotland",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: UNDEFINED instrument associated with platform: The Geoinformation Group (TGG) Survey Aircraft; PLATFORMS: The Geoinformation Group (TGG) Survey Aircraft; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2535,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7805,
                "uuid": "d21630e98aa74a4f8406743b74e5d076",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "ERS-1",
                "abstract": "The European Remote Sensing satellite 1 (ERS1) was launched on 17th July 1991 and was the first flight of the RSA ERS program.  The payload included the ATSR, AMU-SAR , AMI-SCAT, LRR PRARE and RA instruments.  End of mission for ERS1 was 10th March 2000."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8064,
                "uuid": "ce0fa469cf23458b85fba238f79a8298",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-1 Gridded Brightness Temperature/Reflectnace (GBTR) Product (AT1_TOA_1P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS1 ATSR1; PLATFORMS: ERS-1; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2536,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7805,
                "uuid": "d21630e98aa74a4f8406743b74e5d076",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "ERS-1",
                "abstract": "The European Remote Sensing satellite 1 (ERS1) was launched on 17th July 1991 and was the first flight of the RSA ERS program.  The payload included the ATSR, AMU-SAR , AMI-SCAT, LRR PRARE and RA instruments.  End of mission for ERS1 was 10th March 2000."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8068,
                "uuid": "1a6c662cb4274747823ef7a2db6f8218",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-1 Gridded Surface Temperature (GST) Product (AT1_NR__2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS1 ATSR1; PLATFORMS: ERS-1; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2537,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7805,
                "uuid": "d21630e98aa74a4f8406743b74e5d076",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "ERS-1",
                "abstract": "The European Remote Sensing satellite 1 (ERS1) was launched on 17th July 1991 and was the first flight of the RSA ERS program.  The payload included the ATSR, AMU-SAR , AMI-SCAT, LRR PRARE and RA instruments.  End of mission for ERS1 was 10th March 2000."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8072,
                "uuid": "53ec374316864202ac4a2c7208302a42",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-1 Browse Product (AT1_AST_BP) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS1 ATSR1; PLATFORMS: ERS-1; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2538,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8076,
                "uuid": "87a958e6009c48678f5a0dd73026750a",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ENVISAT AATSR",
                "abstract": "The ENVISAT AATSR continues the ATSR-1 and ATSR-2 mission data sets of precise sea surface temperature (SST), thereby ensuring the production of a 10 year near-continuous data set from the ERS-1 and ERS-2 missions at the levels of accuracy of 0.3 K or better for climate research. AATSR was launched on board the Envisat satellite on 1st March 2002."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8078,
                "uuid": "969a87455a4d446aa3913affb09ad1a4",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: AATSR Meteo Product (ATS_MET_2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ENVISAT AATSR; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2539,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7805,
                "uuid": "d21630e98aa74a4f8406743b74e5d076",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "ERS-1",
                "abstract": "The European Remote Sensing satellite 1 (ERS1) was launched on 17th July 1991 and was the first flight of the RSA ERS program.  The payload included the ATSR, AMU-SAR , AMI-SCAT, LRR PRARE and RA instruments.  End of mission for ERS1 was 10th March 2000."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8082,
                "uuid": "ec23fb36ace846468bfc35c6a432c5d0",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-1 Meteo Product (AT1_MET_2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS1 ATSR1; PLATFORMS: ERS-1; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2540,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8076,
                "uuid": "87a958e6009c48678f5a0dd73026750a",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ENVISAT AATSR",
                "abstract": "The ENVISAT AATSR continues the ATSR-1 and ATSR-2 mission data sets of precise sea surface temperature (SST), thereby ensuring the production of a 10 year near-continuous data set from the ERS-1 and ERS-2 missions at the levels of accuracy of 0.3 K or better for climate research. AATSR was launched on board the Envisat satellite on 1st March 2002."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8087,
                "uuid": "62f1d8043a564154b8f6c7d5dec8b51b",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: AATSR Averaged Surface Temperature (AST) Product (ATS_AR__2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ENVISAT AATSR; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2541,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8076,
                "uuid": "87a958e6009c48678f5a0dd73026750a",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ENVISAT AATSR",
                "abstract": "The ENVISAT AATSR continues the ATSR-1 and ATSR-2 mission data sets of precise sea surface temperature (SST), thereby ensuring the production of a 10 year near-continuous data set from the ERS-1 and ERS-2 missions at the levels of accuracy of 0.3 K or better for climate research. AATSR was launched on board the Envisat satellite on 1st March 2002."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8092,
                "uuid": "5506b2f2a3db4596b4337b7d97f7ccea",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: AATSR Three Band Colour Composite Browse Product (ATS_AST_BP) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ENVISAT AATSR; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2542,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8097,
                "uuid": "28871807a07f4cadb11bceaa4a4cc568",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ERS2 ATSR2",
                "abstract": "ATSR-2 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 21st April 1995, and was the second instrument in the ATSR series including the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR2 is equipped with infrared channels at 1.6um, 3.7um, 10.8 um and 12um to match its predecessor ATSR1 in providing brightness temperatures for measurement of sea-surface temperature and cloud-top temperature. In addition, visible channels at 0.55, 0.67 and 0.87 um for vegatation studies and improved cloud detection were also included on ATSR2. The ATSR2 failed in 2008."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8098,
                "uuid": "b7543fc2b46e46b1b27e83be24b7a1f1",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-2 Average Surface Temperature (AST) Product (AT2_AR__2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS2 ATSR2; PLATFORMS: ERS-2; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2543,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7805,
                "uuid": "d21630e98aa74a4f8406743b74e5d076",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "ERS-1",
                "abstract": "The European Remote Sensing satellite 1 (ERS1) was launched on 17th July 1991 and was the first flight of the RSA ERS program.  The payload included the ATSR, AMU-SAR , AMI-SCAT, LRR PRARE and RA instruments.  End of mission for ERS1 was 10th March 2000."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8102,
                "uuid": "a20dea5a2fcf4dbaaca52c0629872423",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-1 Average Surface Temperature (AST) Product (AT1_AR__2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS1 ATSR1; PLATFORMS: ERS-1; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2544,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8097,
                "uuid": "28871807a07f4cadb11bceaa4a4cc568",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ERS2 ATSR2",
                "abstract": "ATSR-2 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 21st April 1995, and was the second instrument in the ATSR series including the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR2 is equipped with infrared channels at 1.6um, 3.7um, 10.8 um and 12um to match its predecessor ATSR1 in providing brightness temperatures for measurement of sea-surface temperature and cloud-top temperature. In addition, visible channels at 0.55, 0.67 and 0.87 um for vegatation studies and improved cloud detection were also included on ATSR2. The ATSR2 failed in 2008."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8106,
                "uuid": "209adb1a1647478b8652bf45e215d429",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-2 Meteo Product (AT2_MET_2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS2 ATSR2; PLATFORMS: ERS-2; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2545,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8076,
                "uuid": "87a958e6009c48678f5a0dd73026750a",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ENVISAT AATSR",
                "abstract": "The ENVISAT AATSR continues the ATSR-1 and ATSR-2 mission data sets of precise sea surface temperature (SST), thereby ensuring the production of a 10 year near-continuous data set from the ERS-1 and ERS-2 missions at the levels of accuracy of 0.3 K or better for climate research. AATSR was launched on board the Envisat satellite on 1st March 2002."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8111,
                "uuid": "aa20111cbda84f449f7e07c779fd5527",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: AATSR Gridded Brightness Temperature/Reflectance (GBTR) Product (ATS_TOA_1P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ENVISAT AATSR; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2546,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8097,
                "uuid": "28871807a07f4cadb11bceaa4a4cc568",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ERS2 ATSR2",
                "abstract": "ATSR-2 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 21st April 1995, and was the second instrument in the ATSR series including the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR2 is equipped with infrared channels at 1.6um, 3.7um, 10.8 um and 12um to match its predecessor ATSR1 in providing brightness temperatures for measurement of sea-surface temperature and cloud-top temperature. In addition, visible channels at 0.55, 0.67 and 0.87 um for vegatation studies and improved cloud detection were also included on ATSR2. The ATSR2 failed in 2008."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8115,
                "uuid": "15689379acd045888f5e7051b6fd41c9",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-2 Gridded Surface Temperature (GST) Product (AT2_NR__2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS2 ATSR2; PLATFORMS: ERS-2; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2547,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8097,
                "uuid": "28871807a07f4cadb11bceaa4a4cc568",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ERS2 ATSR2",
                "abstract": "ATSR-2 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 21st April 1995, and was the second instrument in the ATSR series including the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR2 is equipped with infrared channels at 1.6um, 3.7um, 10.8 um and 12um to match its predecessor ATSR1 in providing brightness temperatures for measurement of sea-surface temperature and cloud-top temperature. In addition, visible channels at 0.55, 0.67 and 0.87 um for vegatation studies and improved cloud detection were also included on ATSR2. The ATSR2 failed in 2008."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8119,
                "uuid": "47711e7bcdc24e519700417ed17eb36b",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-2 Browse Product (AT2_AST_BP) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS2 ATSR2; PLATFORMS: ERS-2; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2548,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8097,
                "uuid": "28871807a07f4cadb11bceaa4a4cc568",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ERS2 ATSR2",
                "abstract": "ATSR-2 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 21st April 1995, and was the second instrument in the ATSR series including the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR2 is equipped with infrared channels at 1.6um, 3.7um, 10.8 um and 12um to match its predecessor ATSR1 in providing brightness temperatures for measurement of sea-surface temperature and cloud-top temperature. In addition, visible channels at 0.55, 0.67 and 0.87 um for vegatation studies and improved cloud detection were also included on ATSR2. The ATSR2 failed in 2008."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8123,
                "uuid": "5fd56471d96242a1993a18d2f4bc3bf6",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-2 Gridded Brightness Temperature/Reflectnace (GBTR) Product (AT2_TOA_1P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS2 ATSR2; PLATFORMS: ERS-2; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2549,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8076,
                "uuid": "87a958e6009c48678f5a0dd73026750a",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ENVISAT AATSR",
                "abstract": "The ENVISAT AATSR continues the ATSR-1 and ATSR-2 mission data sets of precise sea surface temperature (SST), thereby ensuring the production of a 10 year near-continuous data set from the ERS-1 and ERS-2 missions at the levels of accuracy of 0.3 K or better for climate research. AATSR was launched on board the Envisat satellite on 1st March 2002."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8128,
                "uuid": "eba6f4eacb9046ae9fe2210ac68d24ba",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: AATSR Gridded Surface Temperature (GST) Product (ATS_NR__2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ENVISAT AATSR; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2550,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8097,
                "uuid": "28871807a07f4cadb11bceaa4a4cc568",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ERS2 ATSR2",
                "abstract": "ATSR-2 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 21st April 1995, and was the second instrument in the ATSR series including the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR2 is equipped with infrared channels at 1.6um, 3.7um, 10.8 um and 12um to match its predecessor ATSR1 in providing brightness temperatures for measurement of sea-surface temperature and cloud-top temperature. In addition, visible channels at 0.55, 0.67 and 0.87 um for vegatation studies and improved cloud detection were also included on ATSR2. The ATSR2 failed in 2008."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8132,
                "uuid": "82ddd7cdabd2435b82071802fe5ef8a8",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-2 L3U Product (ATSR-2 L3U) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS2 ATSR2; PLATFORMS: ERS-2; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2551,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8097,
                "uuid": "28871807a07f4cadb11bceaa4a4cc568",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ERS2 ATSR2",
                "abstract": "ATSR-2 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 21st April 1995, and was the second instrument in the ATSR series including the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR2 is equipped with infrared channels at 1.6um, 3.7um, 10.8 um and 12um to match its predecessor ATSR1 in providing brightness temperatures for measurement of sea-surface temperature and cloud-top temperature. In addition, visible channels at 0.55, 0.67 and 0.87 um for vegatation studies and improved cloud detection were also included on ATSR2. The ATSR2 failed in 2008."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8136,
                "uuid": "6d49f256f6da4a078f8145ca08f987dd",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-2 L2P Product (ATSR-2 L2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS2 ATSR2; PLATFORMS: ERS-2; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2552,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7805,
                "uuid": "d21630e98aa74a4f8406743b74e5d076",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "ERS-1",
                "abstract": "The European Remote Sensing satellite 1 (ERS1) was launched on 17th July 1991 and was the first flight of the RSA ERS program.  The payload included the ATSR, AMU-SAR , AMI-SCAT, LRR PRARE and RA instruments.  End of mission for ERS1 was 10th March 2000."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8140,
                "uuid": "aa991fb939514d56872f33c96f105beb",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-1 L3U Product (ATSR-1 L3U) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS1 ATSR1; PLATFORMS: ERS-1; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2553,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8076,
                "uuid": "87a958e6009c48678f5a0dd73026750a",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ENVISAT AATSR",
                "abstract": "The ENVISAT AATSR continues the ATSR-1 and ATSR-2 mission data sets of precise sea surface temperature (SST), thereby ensuring the production of a 10 year near-continuous data set from the ERS-1 and ERS-2 missions at the levels of accuracy of 0.3 K or better for climate research. AATSR was launched on board the Envisat satellite on 1st March 2002."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8145,
                "uuid": "399bce21445d4a72a25d79a0b22f838e",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: AATSR L3U Product (AATSR L3U) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ENVISAT AATSR; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2554,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8076,
                "uuid": "87a958e6009c48678f5a0dd73026750a",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ENVISAT AATSR",
                "abstract": "The ENVISAT AATSR continues the ATSR-1 and ATSR-2 mission data sets of precise sea surface temperature (SST), thereby ensuring the production of a 10 year near-continuous data set from the ERS-1 and ERS-2 missions at the levels of accuracy of 0.3 K or better for climate research. AATSR was launched on board the Envisat satellite on 1st March 2002."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8150,
                "uuid": "46368b8f39514da69fc03ccea7de610c",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: AATSR L2P Product (AATSR L2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ENVISAT AATSR; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2555,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7805,
                "uuid": "d21630e98aa74a4f8406743b74e5d076",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "ERS-1",
                "abstract": "The European Remote Sensing satellite 1 (ERS1) was launched on 17th July 1991 and was the first flight of the RSA ERS program.  The payload included the ATSR, AMU-SAR , AMI-SCAT, LRR PRARE and RA instruments.  End of mission for ERS1 was 10th March 2000."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8063,
                "uuid": "af0f2ee04eee4d81aadcb6470b503a4e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1)",
                "abstract": "ATSR-1 was launched as part of the payload of ESA's ERS-1 satellite on 17th July 1991, and was the test-bed for the along track scanning concept.\r\n\r\nEach ATSR instrument has been designed for exceptional sensitivity and stability of calibration, which are achieved through the incorporation of several innovative features in the instrument design. This design has, among other things, enabled the accurate measurement of sea surface temperature to an accuracy of +/- 0.3K.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR1 instrument has four channels at wavelengths of 1.6um (visible) and three thermal bands at 3.7um, 11um, and 12um.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are novel in that they incorporate 2 views into each swath scan.  Satellite measurements of the temperature of the surface of the Earth are inevitably affected by the passage of the radiation through the atmosphere. The dual view design of ATSR makes it possible to estimate and correct for these atmospheric effects. The two views result from the instrument's conical scanning mechanism. Each scan takes readings from the nadir position and then sweeps round to take measurements from a point about 900Km along the satellite's track. A few minutes after acquiring the forward view, the satellite passes over the same spot and takes readings for the nadir view. As the two views of the same scene are taken through different atmospheric path lengths, it is possible to calculate a correction for the effect of atmospheric absorption.\r\n\r\nThe ATSR instruments are also self calibrating.  Rather than relying on pre launch calibration, the ATSR instrument has two on-board black bodies at known temperatures. Radiation from these is measured during each scan and used to provide a continuous re-calibration of the instrument. This makes it possible to determine single channel equivalent temperatures correct to +/- 0.05K."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8154,
                "uuid": "7b5a5425baa249e688e6a2ec0a0cce39",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ATSR-1 L2P Product (ATSR-1 L2P) v2.1",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ERS1 ATSR1; PLATFORMS: ERS-1; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2556,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 847,
                "uuid": "e448141cadd04550aa19dac5601af34d",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR)",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) measures global Sea Surface Temperature (SST) from space to the highest possible levels of accuracy and stability, as required for climate research and monitoring. It is the third in the ATSR series, and is a payload instrument on ESA's ENVISAT."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8159,
                "uuid": "b1aa9184d26a41c79003e9b79e8d81c5",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Level 3 University of Leicester Land Surface Temperature (LST) Product (UOL_LST_3P)",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2557,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 847,
                "uuid": "e448141cadd04550aa19dac5601af34d",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR)",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR) measures global Sea Surface Temperature (SST) from space to the highest possible levels of accuracy and stability, as required for climate research and monitoring. It is the third in the ATSR series, and is a payload instrument on ESA's ENVISAT."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8164,
                "uuid": "37702f39823e49efa1f711fb68430dca",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Level 2 University of Leicester Land Surface Temperature (LST) Product (UOL_LST_2P)",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Advanced Along-Track Scanning Radiometer (AATSR); PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2558,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8055,
                "uuid": "9b8062d6c2914fe3904c0e9f21b299b1",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "The Geoinformation Group (TGG) Survey Aircraft",
                "abstract": "LiDAR-equipped survey aircraft owned by The GeoInformation Group were flown over the main urban conurbations of England and Scotland to provide LiDAR data for the Cities Revealed project."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8169,
                "uuid": "7654befd02a74b89afab2040e24c2ece",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "FLIR SC 6000 HS thermal camera",
                "abstract": "The FLIR SC6000 High-Speed thermal camera has a spectral range of 1.5-5.0µm with a thermal range of -20 to 350°C and accuracy of ±2°C. It was used to produce thermal imagery by The Geoinformation Group which was later distributed by the Landmap project. \nThe thermal data is generally captured between 7pm to 11pm to avoid solar activity which would produce false readings and when most houses would be heated, in cold (less than 10°C) dry weather so that the temperature differential between indoors and outdoors is maximum."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8171,
                "uuid": "22241d54b794480eb4368f8298a1ab03",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Thermal imagery of England",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: FLIR SC 6000 HS thermal camera; PLATFORMS: The Geoinformation Group (TGG) Survey Aircraft; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2559,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8176,
                "uuid": "e07c26e955e84bfa96144ba8498d5568",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Jakobshavn Glacier, Greenland",
                "abstract": "Platform.abstract: DETAILS NEEDED"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8177,
                "uuid": "fb05af0e523f4248a145d4846940eaa1",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "SAR backscatter intensity image-maps production process",
                "abstract": "Instrument.abstract: DETAILS NEEDED"
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8178,
                "uuid": "e6c791615b9b4e95b6b7dcf1e4da8aab",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Jakobshavn Glacier Calving front - SAR backscatter images (March-July 2011) data as part of the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) Theme 5 - Cryosphere and Polar Oceans - Ice Sheet Dynamics",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: SAR backscatter intensity image-maps production process; PLATFORMS: Jakobshavn Glacier, Greenland; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2560,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 7813,
                "uuid": "8ee876e1ea644ed7a81d4e3536133fa0",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite 2 - ERS-2",
                "abstract": "ESA's two European Remote Sensing (ERS) satellites, ERS-1 and –2, were launched into the same orbit in 1991 and 1995 respectively. Their payloads included a synthetic aperture imaging radar, radar altimeter and instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and wind fields.\r\n\r\nERS-2 added an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone monitoring. The two satellites acquired a combined data set extending over two decades.\r\n\r\nThe ERS-2 satellite was retired on 05 September 2011."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7806,
                "uuid": "49914426c1c14a9e8a9dee63715d61ab",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing  Satellites 1 & 2 (ERS-1, ERS-2) Active Microwave Instrument-Synthetic Aperture Radar (AMI-SAR)",
                "abstract": "A Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) was launched onboard European Remote Sensing Satellite 1 (ERS-1) in July 1991 and ERS-2 in April 1995 as part of the Active Microwave Instrument (AMI)."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8187,
                "uuid": "a7c37aad7ccd47db8434625e2171cc42",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: European Remote Sensing (ERS) Satellites 1 & 2 UK radar data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: European Remote Sensing  Satellites 1 & 2 (ERS-1, ERS-2) Active Microwave Instrument-Synthetic Aperture Radar (AMI-SAR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1); "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2561,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 6588,
                "uuid": "692efb23d5ac40bca06de7c653fd0576",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1)",
                "abstract": "European Remote Sensing satellite, ERS-1, launched in 1991, was ESA's first Earth Observation satellite (polar orbiting); it carried a comprehensive payload including an imaging Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), a radar altimeter and other powerful instruments to measure ocean surface temperature and winds at sea. ERS-2, which overlapped with ERS-1, was launched in 1995 with an additional sensor for atmospheric ozone research. ERS 1 was taken out of action in 2000 after nine years of service."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7806,
                "uuid": "49914426c1c14a9e8a9dee63715d61ab",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "European Remote Sensing  Satellites 1 & 2 (ERS-1, ERS-2) Active Microwave Instrument-Synthetic Aperture Radar (AMI-SAR)",
                "abstract": "A Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) was launched onboard European Remote Sensing Satellite 1 (ERS-1) in July 1991 and ERS-2 in April 1995 as part of the Active Microwave Instrument (AMI)."
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            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8187,
                "uuid": "a7c37aad7ccd47db8434625e2171cc42",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: European Remote Sensing (ERS) Satellites 1 & 2 UK radar data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: European Remote Sensing  Satellites 1 & 2 (ERS-1, ERS-2) Active Microwave Instrument-Synthetic Aperture Radar (AMI-SAR); PLATFORMS: European Remote Sensing satellite 2 (ERS-2), European Remote Sensing satellite (ERS-1); "
            }
        },
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            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 846,
                "uuid": "47779e22cdc6491a9f7491af866f7080",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Envisat",
                "abstract": "In March 2002, the European Space Agency launched Envisat, an advanced polar-orbiting Earth observation satellite which provides measurements of the atmosphere, ocean, land, and ice. The Envisat satellite has a payload of 10 instruments that will ensure the continuity of the data measurements of the ESA ERS satellites. Envisat data supports earth science research and allows monitoring of the evolution of environmental and climatic changes.\r\n\r\nLaunch date: 01/03/2002\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime: Terminated on 08/04/2012\r\nOrbit parameters: 30 km in front of ERS2\r\nNominal altitude: 800 km (same as ERS2, near circular)\r\nOrbit type: near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination: 98.55 degrees\r\nRepeat period: 35 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time: 10:00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width: various\r\nResolution: various"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 7820,
                "uuid": "06f9d685f96f4b26ba7f1ff09f4a29d9",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "ENVISAT ASAR",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (ASAR) on-board ENVISAT is an active C-band radar that provides land cover data regardless of cloud cover and time of day/night. ASAR was designed for continuity with the image and wave modes of the ERS-1/2 AMI-SAR. It features enhanced capability in terms of coverage, range of incidence angles, polarisation, and modes of operation. This enhanced capability is provided by significant differences in the instrument design: a full active array antenna equipped with distributed transmit/receive modules which provides distinct transmit and receive beams, a digital waveform generation for pulse \"chirp\" generation, a block adaptive quantisation scheme, and a ScanSAR mode of operation by beam scanning in elevation."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8192,
                "uuid": "a7f3a87459f3422e8a8e5b8e67d3bc79",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: ENVISAT Advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar (ASAR) UK imagery",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: ENVISAT ASAR; PLATFORMS: Envisat; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2563,
            "platform": {
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                "uuid": "68af680aef294055a33e69ebb83a3e6e",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS)",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS) hosts the Advanced Visible and Near-Infrared Radiometer type 2 (AVNIR-2), the Panchromatic Remote sensing Instrument for Stereo Mapping (PRISM) and the Phased Array type-L band Synthetic Aperture Radar (PALSAR). The satellite, developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), was launched in 2006 and was active for 5 years. It has since lost power, but remains in orbit. It's mission included cartography, regional observation, disaster monitoring and resource surveying."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8198,
                "uuid": "5caaff5f44a64b77ab4855f95b78a514",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Phased Array type-L band Synthetic Aperture Radar (PALSAR)",
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            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8200,
                "uuid": "3edabc2d1f1d46e9b4a2ad3a67212309",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS) Phased Array type-L band Synthetic Aperture Radar (PALSAR) UK imagery",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Phased Array type-L band Synthetic Aperture Radar (PALSAR); PLATFORMS: Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS); "
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        },
        {
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            "platform": {
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                "uuid": "3f2dbe69fe4c40ee9e1e8be87e15a1d5",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Metop-A",
                "abstract": "Metop-A, launched on 19 October 2006, represents the first in a series of three satellites forming the space segment of the EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS). Metop-A is Europe's first polar-orbiting meteorological satellite"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8208,
                "uuid": "b2dd8e99b1944c5ca964b6baa8e0877f",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "GOME-2",
                "abstract": "Data from the GOME-2 instrument on board the Eumetsat EPS MetOp satellite. GOME-2 is a spectrometer that measures both the radiance component of the light reflected by the Sun-illuminated Earth's atmosphere and the direct Sun light. The measurements are used to obtain detailed information on global trace gas distributions of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, water vapor, bromine oxide and other trace gases as well as aerosol properties."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8210,
                "uuid": "eec8d2e5b2f14fd7b69e8f209b23ac4a",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from GOME-2 at Metop-A for the Eumetsat Polar System Project",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: GOME-2; PLATFORMS: Metop-A; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2565,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8197,
                "uuid": "68af680aef294055a33e69ebb83a3e6e",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS)",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS) hosts the Advanced Visible and Near-Infrared Radiometer type 2 (AVNIR-2), the Panchromatic Remote sensing Instrument for Stereo Mapping (PRISM) and the Phased Array type-L band Synthetic Aperture Radar (PALSAR). The satellite, developed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), was launched in 2006 and was active for 5 years. It has since lost power, but remains in orbit. It's mission included cartography, regional observation, disaster monitoring and resource surveying."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8216,
                "uuid": "114f2dcda40c42c68a51d6abaddf31d5",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Advanced Visible and Near InfraRed Radiometer type 2 (AVNIR 2)",
                "abstract": "The Advanced Visible and Near InfraRed 4-band Radiometer type-2 (AVNIR-2) is a visible and near infrared 4-band radiometer offering 10m spatial resolution optical imagery that is often used for land and coastal earth observation applications. AVNIR-2 is on board the Japanese earth observation Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS) and was developed by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The satellite was launched in 2006 and was active for 5 years. It has since lost power, but remains in orbit as of July 2014. Data are available for large areas of the Republic of Ireland and small areas of Scotland and England, for 2007 to 2008."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8218,
                "uuid": "e983134657a94a2ba74dfcf5705f0b20",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Advanced Visible and Near InfraRed Radiometer type 2 (AVNIR 2) UK data",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Advanced Visible and Near InfraRed Radiometer type 2 (AVNIR 2); PLATFORMS: Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS); "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2566,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8229,
                "uuid": "8b20ed9d163a4ce9ac7055a6cf92e6a3",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation (UK-DMC) satellite",
                "abstract": "The first generation UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation (UK-DMC) satellite was launched in 2002-3 by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd to create the first constellation designed to deliver daily repeat high resolution imaging."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8231,
                "uuid": "c8b791ccdc184285baa49a431c13c674",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels (SLIM-6) sensor",
                "abstract": "The SLIM-6 imager is a dual bank linear Charge Coupled Device (CCD) push broom imager utilising the orbital motion of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) platform to capture radiation reflected from the Earth’s surface within a 600km swath at a spatial resolution of approximately 32m."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8235,
                "uuid": "882dd21b0c2643f68eb10f2b10790532",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) UK imagery",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels (SLIM-6) sensor, Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels - 22-metre (SLIM-6-22) sensor; PLATFORMS: UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation (UK-DMC) satellite, UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation 2 (UK-DMC2) satellite; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2567,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8229,
                "uuid": "8b20ed9d163a4ce9ac7055a6cf92e6a3",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation (UK-DMC) satellite",
                "abstract": "The first generation UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation (UK-DMC) satellite was launched in 2002-3 by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd to create the first constellation designed to deliver daily repeat high resolution imaging."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8232,
                "uuid": "4afc4f50640a47c1a2e712c4364b8bb7",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels - 22-metre (SLIM-6-22) sensor",
                "abstract": "The SLIM-6 imager is a dual bank linear Charge Coupled Device (CCD) push broom imager utilising the orbital motion of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) platform to capture radiation reflected from the Earth’s surface within a 600km swath at a spatial resolution of approximately 22m."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8235,
                "uuid": "882dd21b0c2643f68eb10f2b10790532",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) UK imagery",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels (SLIM-6) sensor, Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels - 22-metre (SLIM-6-22) sensor; PLATFORMS: UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation (UK-DMC) satellite, UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation 2 (UK-DMC2) satellite; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2568,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8230,
                "uuid": "93faef63da3c470c907d387eade3f513",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation 2 (UK-DMC2) satellite",
                "abstract": "The second generation DMC satellite, launched 2009, provides hugely increased imaging capacity over the original UK-DMC satellite, retaining the same 650km swath width, but with twice the pixel density at 22m Ground Sample Distance (GSD)."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8231,
                "uuid": "c8b791ccdc184285baa49a431c13c674",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels (SLIM-6) sensor",
                "abstract": "The SLIM-6 imager is a dual bank linear Charge Coupled Device (CCD) push broom imager utilising the orbital motion of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) platform to capture radiation reflected from the Earth’s surface within a 600km swath at a spatial resolution of approximately 32m."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8235,
                "uuid": "882dd21b0c2643f68eb10f2b10790532",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) UK imagery",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels (SLIM-6) sensor, Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels - 22-metre (SLIM-6-22) sensor; PLATFORMS: UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation (UK-DMC) satellite, UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation 2 (UK-DMC2) satellite; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2569,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8230,
                "uuid": "93faef63da3c470c907d387eade3f513",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation 2 (UK-DMC2) satellite",
                "abstract": "The second generation DMC satellite, launched 2009, provides hugely increased imaging capacity over the original UK-DMC satellite, retaining the same 650km swath width, but with twice the pixel density at 22m Ground Sample Distance (GSD)."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8232,
                "uuid": "4afc4f50640a47c1a2e712c4364b8bb7",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels - 22-metre (SLIM-6-22) sensor",
                "abstract": "The SLIM-6 imager is a dual bank linear Charge Coupled Device (CCD) push broom imager utilising the orbital motion of the Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) platform to capture radiation reflected from the Earth’s surface within a 600km swath at a spatial resolution of approximately 22m."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8235,
                "uuid": "882dd21b0c2643f68eb10f2b10790532",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Disaster Monitoring Constellation (DMC) UK imagery",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels (SLIM-6) sensor, Surrey Linear Imager Multispectral 6 channels - 22-metre (SLIM-6-22) sensor; PLATFORMS: UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation (UK-DMC) satellite, UK Disaster Monitoring Constellation 2 (UK-DMC2) satellite; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2570,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8245,
                "uuid": "4f1e5569a1ef413083ad244f6f91f2a1",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat 4",
                "abstract": "As part of the Landsat programme Landsat 4 was launched in July 1982 and was operational until July 1987. It carried Thematic Mapper (TM) and MultiSpectral Scanner (MSS) instruments.\r\n\r\nLaunch date\t7/16/1982 (TM transmission failed 1993)\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime\tLandsat 5 project end 30/06/2001\r\nOrbit parameters\t99 minutes, 16 day, 233-orbit cycle\r\nNominal altitude\t705 km geo-synchronous\r\nOrbit type\tPolar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination\t98.2 °\r\nRepeat period\t16 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time\t09.45 local time \r\nSwath width\t183 km"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8247,
                "uuid": "9bf3c7a69d84430280bd72c0e63a119c",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Landsat MSS (MultiSpectral Scanner)",
                "abstract": "The Multispectral Scanner is one of the Earth observing sensors introduced in the Landsat program. A Multispectral Scanner (MSS) was placed aboard each of the first five Landsat satellites. The MSS' on Landsat 4 and 5 were capable of detecting radiation in 5 bands between 0.5 and 1.1µm as opposed to 4 on Landsat 1, 2 and 3."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8251,
                "uuid": "1549d4e36c8040da933103f7bbeaf215",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: UK Landsat 4/5 imagery acquired by Landmap from Infoterra",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Landsat MSS (MultiSpectral Scanner), Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM); PLATFORMS: Landsat 4, Landsat 5; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2571,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8245,
                "uuid": "4f1e5569a1ef413083ad244f6f91f2a1",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat 4",
                "abstract": "As part of the Landsat programme Landsat 4 was launched in July 1982 and was operational until July 1987. It carried Thematic Mapper (TM) and MultiSpectral Scanner (MSS) instruments.\r\n\r\nLaunch date\t7/16/1982 (TM transmission failed 1993)\r\nStatus / projected mission lifetime\tLandsat 5 project end 30/06/2001\r\nOrbit parameters\t99 minutes, 16 day, 233-orbit cycle\r\nNominal altitude\t705 km geo-synchronous\r\nOrbit type\tPolar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination\t98.2 °\r\nRepeat period\t16 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time\t09.45 local time \r\nSwath width\t183 km"
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8248,
                "uuid": "c7d350b1ec99448187607ec46c4ce35e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM)",
                "abstract": "The Thematic Mapper (TM) is one of the Earth observing sensors introduced in the Landsat program. TMs were placed aboard the Landsat 4 and 5 satellites. The wavelength range for the Thematic Mapper (TM) sensor is from the visible, through the Mid-IR, into the Thermal-IR portion of the electromagnetic spectrum."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8251,
                "uuid": "1549d4e36c8040da933103f7bbeaf215",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: UK Landsat 4/5 imagery acquired by Landmap from Infoterra",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Landsat MSS (MultiSpectral Scanner), Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM); PLATFORMS: Landsat 4, Landsat 5; "
            }
        },
        {
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            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8246,
                "uuid": "e9c4a76ba5b64ede82a20d7d69da47a2",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat 5",
                "abstract": "A nearly identical satellite to Landsat 4, Landsat 5 was launched as part of the Landsat programme in March 1984 and was operational until June 2013. As Landsat 4, it carried Thematic Mapper (TM) and MultiSpectral Scanner (MSS) instruments."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8247,
                "uuid": "9bf3c7a69d84430280bd72c0e63a119c",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Landsat MSS (MultiSpectral Scanner)",
                "abstract": "The Multispectral Scanner is one of the Earth observing sensors introduced in the Landsat program. A Multispectral Scanner (MSS) was placed aboard each of the first five Landsat satellites. The MSS' on Landsat 4 and 5 were capable of detecting radiation in 5 bands between 0.5 and 1.1µm as opposed to 4 on Landsat 1, 2 and 3."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8251,
                "uuid": "1549d4e36c8040da933103f7bbeaf215",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: UK Landsat 4/5 imagery acquired by Landmap from Infoterra",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Landsat MSS (MultiSpectral Scanner), Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM); PLATFORMS: Landsat 4, Landsat 5; "
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        },
        {
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            "platform": {
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                "uuid": "e9c4a76ba5b64ede82a20d7d69da47a2",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat 5",
                "abstract": "A nearly identical satellite to Landsat 4, Landsat 5 was launched as part of the Landsat programme in March 1984 and was operational until June 2013. As Landsat 4, it carried Thematic Mapper (TM) and MultiSpectral Scanner (MSS) instruments."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8248,
                "uuid": "c7d350b1ec99448187607ec46c4ce35e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM)",
                "abstract": "The Thematic Mapper (TM) is one of the Earth observing sensors introduced in the Landsat program. TMs were placed aboard the Landsat 4 and 5 satellites. The wavelength range for the Thematic Mapper (TM) sensor is from the visible, through the Mid-IR, into the Thermal-IR portion of the electromagnetic spectrum."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8251,
                "uuid": "1549d4e36c8040da933103f7bbeaf215",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: UK Landsat 4/5 imagery acquired by Landmap from Infoterra",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Landsat MSS (MultiSpectral Scanner), Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM); PLATFORMS: Landsat 4, Landsat 5; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2574,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8256,
                "uuid": "385d8284709749b9a29d33c07670c4fd",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat 7",
                "abstract": "Landsat 7 was launched as a continuation of the Landsat programme on 15th April 1999 and is still operational as of July 2014. A three-axis attitude control subsystem stabilizes the satellite and keeps the instrument pointed toward Earth to within 0.05 degrees. The LANDSAT World-Wide-Reference system catalogues the worlds land mass into 57,784 scenes, each 115 miles (183 kilometres) wide by 106 miles (170 kilometres) long.\r\n\r\nLaunch date:  15/04/1999\r\nStatus/projected mission lifetime:  5 years +\r\nOrbit parameters:  near circular\r\nNominal altitude:  705 km\r\nOrbit type:\t near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination:  98.2 degrees\r\nRepeat period:  16 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time:  10.00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width:  183 km\r\nResolution:  15 - 60 m \r\nSpecial features:  Panchromatic band, thermal band with 2 gain settings"
            },
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                "ob_id": 8257,
                "uuid": "dfc450e6a1d54b40b8927c7d0de2de21",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+)",
                "abstract": "The Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) instrument is a fixed 'whisk-broom', eight-band, multispectral scanning radiometer capable of providing high-resolution imaging information of the Earth's surface onboard Landsat 7. The main improvement from the Landsat 4/5 Thematic Mappers (TMs) is the addition of a panchromatic band with 15 m spatial resolution.\r\nSpectral and spatial characteristics of these bands are shown below.\r\n\r\nBand no. 1\r\nSpectral range .450 to .515 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 2\r\nSpectral range .525 to .605 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 3\r\nSpectral range .630 to .690 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 4\r\nSpectral range .775 to .900 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 5\r\nSpectral range 1.550 to 1.750 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 6\r\nSpectral range 10.40 to 12.50 micrometres Ground resolution: 60 m\r\nBand no. 7\r\nSpectral range 2.090 to 2.35 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 8\r\nSpectral range .520 to .900 micrometres Ground resolution: 15 m"
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8259,
                "uuid": "535c053640594563ba18f8773f812e86",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Landsat 7 data acquired by Landmap from Infoterra",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+); PLATFORMS: Landsat 7; "
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        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2575,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8256,
                "uuid": "385d8284709749b9a29d33c07670c4fd",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat 7",
                "abstract": "Landsat 7 was launched as a continuation of the Landsat programme on 15th April 1999 and is still operational as of July 2014. A three-axis attitude control subsystem stabilizes the satellite and keeps the instrument pointed toward Earth to within 0.05 degrees. The LANDSAT World-Wide-Reference system catalogues the worlds land mass into 57,784 scenes, each 115 miles (183 kilometres) wide by 106 miles (170 kilometres) long.\r\n\r\nLaunch date:  15/04/1999\r\nStatus/projected mission lifetime:  5 years +\r\nOrbit parameters:  near circular\r\nNominal altitude:  705 km\r\nOrbit type:\t near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination:  98.2 degrees\r\nRepeat period:  16 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time:  10.00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width:  183 km\r\nResolution:  15 - 60 m \r\nSpecial features:  Panchromatic band, thermal band with 2 gain settings"
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            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8248,
                "uuid": "c7d350b1ec99448187607ec46c4ce35e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM)",
                "abstract": "The Thematic Mapper (TM) is one of the Earth observing sensors introduced in the Landsat program. TMs were placed aboard the Landsat 4 and 5 satellites. The wavelength range for the Thematic Mapper (TM) sensor is from the visible, through the Mid-IR, into the Thermal-IR portion of the electromagnetic spectrum."
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            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8267,
                "uuid": "c4f5546d08634f59abf11b7fafe27bd8",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Landsat Mediterranean data acquired by Landmap",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM), Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+); PLATFORMS: Landsat 7, Landsat 5; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2576,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8256,
                "uuid": "385d8284709749b9a29d33c07670c4fd",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat 7",
                "abstract": "Landsat 7 was launched as a continuation of the Landsat programme on 15th April 1999 and is still operational as of July 2014. A three-axis attitude control subsystem stabilizes the satellite and keeps the instrument pointed toward Earth to within 0.05 degrees. The LANDSAT World-Wide-Reference system catalogues the worlds land mass into 57,784 scenes, each 115 miles (183 kilometres) wide by 106 miles (170 kilometres) long.\r\n\r\nLaunch date:  15/04/1999\r\nStatus/projected mission lifetime:  5 years +\r\nOrbit parameters:  near circular\r\nNominal altitude:  705 km\r\nOrbit type:\t near-polar, sun-synchronous\r\nInclination:  98.2 degrees\r\nRepeat period:  16 days\r\nEquatorial crossing time:  10.00 local time (descending node)\r\nSwath width:  183 km\r\nResolution:  15 - 60 m \r\nSpecial features:  Panchromatic band, thermal band with 2 gain settings"
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            "instrument": {
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                "uuid": "dfc450e6a1d54b40b8927c7d0de2de21",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+)",
                "abstract": "The Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+) instrument is a fixed 'whisk-broom', eight-band, multispectral scanning radiometer capable of providing high-resolution imaging information of the Earth's surface onboard Landsat 7. The main improvement from the Landsat 4/5 Thematic Mappers (TMs) is the addition of a panchromatic band with 15 m spatial resolution.\r\nSpectral and spatial characteristics of these bands are shown below.\r\n\r\nBand no. 1\r\nSpectral range .450 to .515 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 2\r\nSpectral range .525 to .605 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 3\r\nSpectral range .630 to .690 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 4\r\nSpectral range .775 to .900 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 5\r\nSpectral range 1.550 to 1.750 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 6\r\nSpectral range 10.40 to 12.50 micrometres Ground resolution: 60 m\r\nBand no. 7\r\nSpectral range 2.090 to 2.35 micrometres Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 8\r\nSpectral range .520 to .900 micrometres Ground resolution: 15 m"
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8267,
                "uuid": "c4f5546d08634f59abf11b7fafe27bd8",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Landsat Mediterranean data acquired by Landmap",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM), Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+); PLATFORMS: Landsat 7, Landsat 5; "
            }
        },
        {
            "ob_id": 2577,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8246,
                "uuid": "e9c4a76ba5b64ede82a20d7d69da47a2",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat 5",
                "abstract": "A nearly identical satellite to Landsat 4, Landsat 5 was launched as part of the Landsat programme in March 1984 and was operational until June 2013. As Landsat 4, it carried Thematic Mapper (TM) and MultiSpectral Scanner (MSS) instruments."
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            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8248,
                "uuid": "c7d350b1ec99448187607ec46c4ce35e",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM)",
                "abstract": "The Thematic Mapper (TM) is one of the Earth observing sensors introduced in the Landsat program. TMs were placed aboard the Landsat 4 and 5 satellites. The wavelength range for the Thematic Mapper (TM) sensor is from the visible, through the Mid-IR, into the Thermal-IR portion of the electromagnetic spectrum."
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                "ob_id": 8267,
                "uuid": "c4f5546d08634f59abf11b7fafe27bd8",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Landsat Mediterranean data acquired by Landmap",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM), Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+); PLATFORMS: Landsat 7, Landsat 5; "
            }
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            "ob_id": 2578,
            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8246,
                "uuid": "e9c4a76ba5b64ede82a20d7d69da47a2",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat 5",
                "abstract": "A nearly identical satellite to Landsat 4, Landsat 5 was launched as part of the Landsat programme in March 1984 and was operational until June 2013. As Landsat 4, it carried Thematic Mapper (TM) and MultiSpectral Scanner (MSS) instruments."
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                "ob_id": 8257,
                "uuid": "dfc450e6a1d54b40b8927c7d0de2de21",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+)",
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                "ob_id": 8267,
                "uuid": "c4f5546d08634f59abf11b7fafe27bd8",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Landsat Mediterranean data acquired by Landmap",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Landsat Thematic Mapper (TM), Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+); PLATFORMS: Landsat 7, Landsat 5; "
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                "ob_id": 8272,
                "uuid": "dbd1e616e6024f5f9859eac47c9aab19",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "RapidEye Satellite Constellation",
                "abstract": "RapidEye operates a constellation of 5 satellites that are used for spectral imaging, particularly the ‘Red Edge’ band (between red and infrared, 690 to 730nm)."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8273,
                "uuid": "afec31bd229c44a79811896aa9170886",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Jena Spaceborne Scanner JSS 56",
                "abstract": "The Jena Spaceborne Scanner JSS 56 is a pushbroom sensor carried on each RapidEye satellite. Each sensor is capable of collecting image data in five distinct bands of the electromagnetic spectrum; Blue, Green, Red, Red Edge and Near-Infrared (NIR), at 6.5m spatial resolution."
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                "uuid": "4432b1d008d242569f7d8bbdbbc0212b",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Near InfraRed (NIR) red-edge data for Northern Ireland",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Jena Spaceborne Scanner JSS 56; PLATFORMS: RapidEye Satellite Constellation; "
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        },
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            "ob_id": 2580,
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                "uuid": "9a7b5ca64f3c4db08492ac1bdad5f934",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "SPOT (Earth Observing Satellites) Earth Observation System",
                "abstract": "There have been 7 SPOT (Satellite Pour l'Observation de la Terre) satellites launched since 1986, providing medium to high resolution of the Earth's surface. SPOT 1, 2 and 3 carried a multi-spectral (XS) and panchromatic (P) sensor on board. SPOT 7 was successfully launched on June 30th 2014. The SPOT satellite Earth Observation System was designed by the Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES), in France. CNES owns and operates the SPOT satellite system."
            },
            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8281,
                "uuid": "690579323c3044cab6f4cf5ac5d0b8c4",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "High Resolution Visible Imaging Instrument (HRV)",
                "abstract": "The HRV instrument is a multispectral radiometer designed for SPOT (Earth observing satellites) spacecraft. The HRV instrument provides high-resolution imaging in the visible and near-infrared portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Operating independently of each other, the two HRVs acquire imagery in either multispectral (XS) and/or panchromatic (P) modes at any viewing angle within plus or minus 27 degrees. This off-nadir viewing enables the acquisition of stereoscopic imagery. To make sure the satellite covers every point on the earth's surface, the HRV imaging instruments offer a field of view that is wider than the greatest distance between two adjacent tracks."
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            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8283,
                "uuid": "14d30db63bb043cfa8693b8e02c6f556",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: SPOT (Earth-Observing Satellites) Imagery",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: High Resolution Visible Imaging Instrument (HRV); PLATFORMS: SPOT (Earth Observing Satellites) Earth Observation System; "
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                "uuid": "45406d2a1eec4ae2a823ccf7245a9876",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Tactical Operational Satellite (TOPSAT)",
                "abstract": "TOPSAT (Tactical Operational Satellite) is a British Earth observation satellite, launched in October 2005. TOPSAT carries out optical imaging with a ground resolution of 2.5m. TOPSAT was built in the United Kingdom by Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd, QinetiQ and The Rutherford Appleton Laboratory under the British National Space Centre Mosaic programme."
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            "instrument": {
                "ob_id": 8289,
                "uuid": "fe0cc3c8d0884fbab1a58cf20e5452b2",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "UNDEFINED instrument associated with platform: Tactical Operational Satellite (TOPSAT)",
                "abstract": "This instrument is associated with the platform: Tactical Operational Satellite (TOPSAT)"
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            "relatedTo": {
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                "uuid": "57aa7b408fef4feb9b21692539086141",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: TOPSAT (Tactical Operational Satellite) imagery acquired by Landmap",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: UNDEFINED instrument associated with platform: Tactical Operational Satellite (TOPSAT); PLATFORMS: Tactical Operational Satellite (TOPSAT); "
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                "ob_id": 8299,
                "uuid": "84a6355ac58249cc8c636e77a243c86a",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Metop-B",
                "abstract": "Metop-B, launched on the 17th September 2012, is the second in a series of three satellites forming the space segment of the EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS)."
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                "uuid": "57fc4dbabdf0434b9584836acac24ffe",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "IASI",
                "abstract": "Data from the IASI instruments on board the Eumetsat EPS MetOp satellite series. The Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI) is designed to measure the infrared spectrum emitted by the earth. IASI provides infrared soundings of the temperature profiles in the troposphere and lower stratosphere, moisture profiles in the troposphere, as well as some of the chemical components playing a key role in the climate monitoring, global change and atmospheric chemistry."
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                "uuid": "747d50622dc5490fbe04b65343158a33",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Level 1C data from the IASI (Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer) Instrument on board the MetOp-B satellite.",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: IASI; PLATFORMS: Metop-B; "
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            "platform": {
                "ob_id": 8299,
                "uuid": "84a6355ac58249cc8c636e77a243c86a",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Metop-B",
                "abstract": "Metop-B, launched on the 17th September 2012, is the second in a series of three satellites forming the space segment of the EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS)."
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                "uuid": "57fc4dbabdf0434b9584836acac24ffe",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "IASI",
                "abstract": "Data from the IASI instruments on board the Eumetsat EPS MetOp satellite series. The Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI) is designed to measure the infrared spectrum emitted by the earth. IASI provides infrared soundings of the temperature profiles in the troposphere and lower stratosphere, moisture profiles in the troposphere, as well as some of the chemical components playing a key role in the climate monitoring, global change and atmospheric chemistry."
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                "uuid": "4b3bf76b9a4e4405afd10a639f6dc8b3",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Level 2 data from the IASI (Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer) instrument on board the Metop-B satellite",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: IASI; PLATFORMS: Metop-B; "
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                "uuid": "9bd4d6a9d8f34976931d76c1b200f478",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "RMS Queen Mary 2",
                "abstract": "The ocean liner RMS Queen Mary 2 is used as a platform for Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR), rain gauge and GPS antenna, which has collected SST data since 2010 for satellite validation. RMS Queen Mary offers global-wide coverage which includes the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean and the Western Pacific."
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            "instrument": {
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                "uuid": "25b1705e401a42509e63cf38404ec894",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR)",
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            "relatedTo": {
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                "uuid": "d971efd5cd7a40d399e020fbb774a237",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: (A)ATSR Validation Campaign - SISTeR SST Data from RMS Queen Mary 2",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR); PLATFORMS: RMS Queen Mary 2; "
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            "platform": {
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                "uuid": "116d6c622c8a499b856135c7296a99a1",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "MS Prinsesse Ragnhild",
                "abstract": "MS Prinsesse Ragnhild is a cruiseferry which carried Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR), rain gauge and GPS antenna, to measure SST in 2006 to be used for the (A)ATSR Validation Campaign. The cruiseferry travelled in the North Sea during the period."
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                "uuid": "25b1705e401a42509e63cf38404ec894",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR)",
                "abstract": "The Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR), developed at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, is a self-calibrating filter radiometer for the in situ measurement of skin SST, that has been used to validate the radiometers ATSR-1, ATSR-2, AATSR and SLSTR which were on-board ERS-1, ERS-2 ENVISAT and Sentinel-3 respectively. The self-calibration involves the use of two internal reference blackbodies. The filters used are 3.7 microns, 10.8 microns and 12.0 microns. The instrument has been deployed on MS Color Festival (2006), MS Prinsessa Ragnhild (2008), and RMS Queen Mary 2 (2010-present)."
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                "uuid": "3b7615e66e09457bab8d6245b9df540d",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: (A)ATSR Validation Campaign - SISTeR SST Data from MS Prinsesse Ragnhild",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR); PLATFORMS: MS Prinsesse Ragnhild; "
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                "uuid": "f5f1a61db070486b82f9de5899eaa492",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "MS Color Festival",
                "abstract": "MS Color Festival is a cruiseferry which carried Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR), rain gauge and GPS antenna, to measure SST in 2006 to be used for the (A)ATSR Validation Campaign. The cruiseferry travelled between Oslo, Norway and Frederikshavn, Denmark during the period."
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                "uuid": "25b1705e401a42509e63cf38404ec894",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR)",
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            "relatedTo": {
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                "uuid": "bf30da00a318433fb9ca3ed14b523388",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: (A)ATSR Validation Campaign - SISTeR SST Data from MS Color Festival",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Scanning Infrared Sea surface Temperature Radiometer (SISTeR); PLATFORMS: MS Color Festival; "
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                "uuid": "3ee22191b6d749d68bc09af9fb230c35",
                "short_code": "plat",
                "title": "Landsat7",
                "abstract": "Landsat7 is the satellite on which the ETM+ instrument is mounted.  Landsat7 is placed in a 16 day repeat polar orbit and was launched in 1999."
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            "instrument": {
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                "uuid": "f51158da62d343c59d43f5216c610297",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "LANDSAT7 ETMPLUS",
                "abstract": "The ETM+ (extended thematic mapper) sensor is an eight band nadir-viewing, multi-spectral scanning radiometer providing high-resolution images of the earth, detecting visible, near-infrared, short wave and thermal infrared frequency bands.\r\nSpectral and spatial characteristics of these bands are shown below.\r\n\r\nBand no. 1\r\nSpectral range .450 to .515 micrometres  Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 2\r\nSpectral range .525 to .605 micrometres  Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 3\r\nSpectral range .630 to .690 micrometres  Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 4\r\nSpectral range .775 to .900 micrometres  Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 5\r\nSpectral range 1.550 to 1.750 micrometres  Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 6\r\nSpectral range 10.40 to 12.50 micrometres  Ground resolution: 60 m\r\nBand no. 7\r\nSpectral range 2.090 to 2.35 micrometres  Ground resolution: 30 m\r\nBand no. 8\r\nSpectral range .520 to .900 micrometres  Ground resolution: 15 m\r\n"
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                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from LANDSAT7 ETMPLUS at Landsat7 for the Landsat Campaign",
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                "short_code": "plat",
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                "ob_id": 8342,
                "uuid": "ac18e088c2ad4c088396ac97e177e6aa",
                "short_code": "instr",
                "title": "Envisat - MERIS",
                "abstract": "The Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS) is one of the ten instruments onboard the Envisat satellite launched on the 28th of February 2002 from Kourou (French Guyana) and operated by the European Space Agency (ESA)."
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            "relatedTo": {
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                "uuid": "c1311786388a421fa0675d8b69258757",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: Data from Envisat - MERIS at Envisat for the MEdium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer (MERIS) Project",
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                "uuid": "8be6f5d13183411c905984e976dcb0a9",
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                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 Vertical Feature Mask Version 3-02 Product (CAL_LID_L2_VFM-ValStage1-V3-02)",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP); PLATFORMS: Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) Satellite; "
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                "title": "Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) Satellite",
                "abstract": "CALIPSO is a Franco-American satellite launched in 2006, with a specific purpose of advanced measurement of cloud and aerosols. The satellite is a part of the Afternoon Constellation (A-Train) under NASA-centred Earth Observation System (EOS). A-Train is a group of polar orbiting satellites following closely with each other for synergetic measurements. They pass through the  the equator around 13:00 and 01:00. CALIPSO is the first satellite that is able to provide data of vertical profiles of aerosol. These data is used for studying direct and indirect aerosol forcings. Vertical cloud profile is also required to predict precipitation and the strength of the circulation. The satellite contains Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP), Wide Field Camera (WFC) and Imaging Infrared Radiometer (IIR)."
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                "title": "Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP)",
                "abstract": "The Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP) is a two-wavelength polarisation-sensitive lidar which creates high-resolution vertical profiles of cloud and aerosol. The lidar uses 1064 nm to measure backscatter intesity, and two channels measuring orthogonally polarised components of the 532 nm backscatter signal."
            },
            "relatedTo": {
                "ob_id": 8415,
                "uuid": "52e49fc8bac94b48b3d18a3434ce0492",
                "short_code": "acq",
                "title": "Acquisition Process for: CALIPSO Lidar Level 2 5km Cloud Layer Version 3-01 Product (CAL_LID_L2_05kmCLay-Prov-V3-01)",
                "abstract": "This acquisition is comprised of the following: INSTRUMENTS: Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) Cloud-Aerosol Lidar with Orthogonal Polarization (CALIOP); PLATFORMS: Cloud-Aerosol Lidar and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observation (CALIPSO) Satellite; "
            }
        }
    ]
}