TWO Microwave Imaging radiometers for MetOp Second Generation

Metop Second Generation (MetOp-SG) is a mission that will ensure the delivery of continuous, high-quality global meteorological data starting from 2020 onwards, providing weather data services for monitoring the climate and improving weather forecasts. The program is a continuation of current EUMETSAT Polar System (EPS), and is jointly funded by the EUMETSAT and ESA. MetOp-SG forms the space segment of EPS. In the framework of the Phase A study for MetOp Second Generation mission (MetOp-SG), CORISTA developed an instrument performance model for a Microwave Imaging Radiometer (MWI) and Ice Cloud Imaging radiometer (ICI)). The corresponding algorithms for the analysis of the performances of these two instruments have been implemented by means of dedicated software. Analysis tool was developed for instrument channels performances analysis as well as overall system performance parameters. The software tool was developed in MatLab language.