SCISAT-1
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SCISAT-1 is a Canadian scientific satellite dedicated primarily to studying Earth's upper atmosphere and monitoring ozone layer chemistry and related trace gases.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| SCISAT-1 canonical | 11 |
| SCISAT | 2 |
| SCISAT mission | 2 |
| SCISAT program | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: SCISAT-1 Context triple: [Canadian Space Agency, operates, SCISAT-1]
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RADARSAT-2
RADARSAT-2 is a Canadian Earth observation satellite equipped with advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology used for environmental monitoring, resource management, and surveillance.
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B.
RADARSAT Constellation Mission
RADARSAT Constellation Mission is a Canadian Earth observation satellite system that uses advanced radar imaging to monitor environmental changes, support maritime surveillance, and assist in disaster management.
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C.
Deep Space Climate Observatory
The Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) is a NOAA and NASA satellite positioned at the Sun–Earth L1 Lagrange point that continuously monitors solar wind conditions and provides real-time space weather and Earth observation data.
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D.
Suomi NPP satellite
The Suomi NPP satellite is a joint NASA–NOAA Earth-observing mission that provides critical weather, climate, and environmental data as a bridge between earlier Earth observation satellites and the next-generation JPSS series.
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E.
NEOSSat
NEOSSat is a Canadian microsatellite designed to detect and track near-Earth asteroids and space debris from orbit.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: SCISAT-1 Target entity description: SCISAT-1 is a Canadian scientific satellite dedicated primarily to studying Earth's upper atmosphere and monitoring ozone layer chemistry and related trace gases.
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A.
RADARSAT-2
RADARSAT-2 is a Canadian Earth observation satellite equipped with advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology used for environmental monitoring, resource management, and surveillance.
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B.
RADARSAT Constellation Mission
RADARSAT Constellation Mission is a Canadian Earth observation satellite system that uses advanced radar imaging to monitor environmental changes, support maritime surveillance, and assist in disaster management.
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C.
Deep Space Climate Observatory
The Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) is a NOAA and NASA satellite positioned at the Sun–Earth L1 Lagrange point that continuously monitors solar wind conditions and provides real-time space weather and Earth observation data.
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D.
Suomi NPP satellite
The Suomi NPP satellite is a joint NASA–NOAA Earth-observing mission that provides critical weather, climate, and environmental data as a bridge between earlier Earth observation satellites and the next-generation JPSS series.
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E.
NEOSSat
NEOSSat is a Canadian microsatellite designed to detect and track near-Earth asteroids and space debris from orbit.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Earth observation satellite
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artificial satellite ⓘ scientific satellite ⓘ |
| acronym | ACE ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment
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SCISAT-1 ⓘ
surface form:
SCISAT
|
| apogeeAltitude | approximately 650 km ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Canada ⓘ |
| dataUse |
climate change studies
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ozone layer depletion research ⓘ validation of atmospheric chemistry models ⓘ validation of other satellite measurements ⓘ |
| designedLifetime | 2 years ⓘ |
| exceededDesignLifetime | true ⓘ |
| fundingAgency | Canadian Space Agency ⓘ |
| hasWebsite | https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/satellites/scisat.asp ⓘ |
| inclination | 74 degrees ⓘ |
| instrument |
ACE-FTS
ⓘ
MAESTRO ⓘ |
| instrumentFullName |
Atmospheric Chemistry Experiment – Fourier Transform Spectrometer
ⓘ
Measurements of Aerosol Extinction in the Stratosphere and Troposphere Retrieved by Occultation ⓘ |
| launchContractor | Orbital Sciences Corporation ⓘ |
| launchCountry |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| launchDate | 2003-08-12 ⓘ |
| launchSite |
Vandenberg Space Force Base
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surface form:
Vandenberg Air Force Base
|
| launchVehicle | Pegasus XL ⓘ |
| measurementTechnique | solar occultation ⓘ |
| missionType |
atmospheric research
ⓘ
ozone monitoring ⓘ |
| operator | Canadian Space Agency ⓘ |
| orbitType |
Sun-synchronous orbit
ⓘ
low Earth orbit ⓘ |
| partOfProgram | Canadian Space Agency Earth observation program ⓘ |
| perigeeAltitude | approximately 650 km ⓘ |
| primaryObjective |
measure trace gases in the atmosphere
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monitor ozone layer chemistry ⓘ study Earth’s upper atmosphere ⓘ |
| scientificLeadInstitution | University of Waterloo ⓘ |
| status | operational ⓘ |
| studies |
aerosols in the stratosphere
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bromine-containing species ⓘ chlorine-containing species ⓘ greenhouse gases ⓘ nitrogen oxides (NOx) ⓘ ozone (O3) ⓘ |
| studiesRegion |
stratosphere
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upper troposphere ⓘ |
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Referenced by (16)
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