BIRD

Bi-Spectral Infrared Detection


Launched in:2001
Out of service since:2006
Orbit height:572 km
Orbit type:Sun Synchronous
Organisation: DLR - Germany
End of mission 2006

BIRD websites

Information

DLR - BIRD
DLR publication - BIRD Mission overview

On Board Sensors

HSRS (Hot Spot Recognition Sensor System)
WAOSS-B (Wide-Angle Optoelectronic Stereo Scanner)