| Name | CIRiS (Compact Infrared Radiometer in Space) |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 6U |
| Status | Operational (Presentation on 2020-06-23 last checked 2020-12-27) |
| Launched | 2019-12-05 |
| NORAD ID | 45121 |
| Deployer | Slingshot / Equalizer [SEOPS] |
| Launcher | Falcon 9 (CRS-19) (SEOPS-2) |
| Deployment | Deployed from Cygnus on 2020-02-01 |
| Organisation | Utah State University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | US |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by Blue Canyon |
| Launch brokerer | SEOPS, Spaceflight |
| Oneliner |
Demonstration mission of an imaging radiometer instrument for the 7 to 13 um infrared wavelength range |
| Description |
Technology demonstration mission of an imaging radiometer instrument for the 7 to 13 um infrared wavelength range. It will raise the technology readiness level of the new uncooled detector and carbon nanotube source from level 5 to 6, enabling future reduced cost missions to study the hydrologic cycle, characterization of ocean/atmosphere interactions vegetation and land use management. Uncooled imaging infrared (7.5 um to 13 um) radiometer designed for high radiometric performance from LEO on a Cubesat spacecraft. Design is based on a Ball aircraft-mounted instrument with modifications to improve radiometric uncertainty in the space environment. A high emissivity blackbody source coated with carbon nanotubes reduces error in on-board calibration. Will enable constellations of simple, inexpensive Cubesats to replace larger more complex instruments for multiple applications in scientific research and land use management. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] |
Last modified: 2022-12-29
Detailed CIRiS entry in the Database
Full Nanosats Database (much more data)
