CORALYNN-17 (pKSR)

Polarimetric K-Band Scanning Radiometer

experiment Overview 

This passive microwave radiometer has a reflector and programmable motor system, being able to coaxially scan with a narrow beam. The RF front end can be swapped between Ku-band (18.7 GHz) and Ka-band (36.5 GHz). It is expected to provide soil moisture at a higher resolution.

PKSR Equipment

 Flight Design

PLEASE NOTE: The following data sets should be acknowledged According to the following:

CORALYNN-17 & CORALYNN-18:

Ye, N., Wu, X., Walker, J. P., Boopathi, N., Zhu, L., Shen, X., Jackson, T. J., Kerr, Y., Kim, E., McGrath, A. & Yeo, I. Y., PopStefanija, I., 1 Mar 2019, 2019 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference, AP-RASC 2019. Airborne P-band passive microwave soil moisture remote sensing: preliminary results. IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 8738311. (2019 URSI Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference, AP-RASC 2019).