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Table A.2

Summary of SIM instrumental parameters.

Instrument SIMa
spectrometer type dual Fèry prism
Platform SORCEb
Agency NASA
Launch date January 25, 2003
Operation 2003-present
IFOV 1.7°  ×  2.5°
Wavelength range 300–2400 nm
Spectral resolution 0.25–33 nm
Solid state devices ESR, InGaAs
Mass 22 kg
Power 25 W
Data rate 0.65 Mbps
Special modes ESR, photodiode fast scan, fixed wavelength, NIR scan
Preflight calibration Component unit level test + NIST cryogenic radiometer
Inflight calibration Prism transmission cal + redundant channel comparison
Heritage new but developed to replace and extend SOLSTICE/UARS
References Harder et al. (2000, 2005a,b)

Notes. 

(a)

Spectral Irradiance Monitor.

(b)

SOlar Radiation and Climate Experiment.

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