Terra 2.0: Advancements in Earth Observation Instruments and Platforms
Terra 2.0 – The Vision
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Continuation and continuity of the Terra (AM polar
orbiting platform) measurements with a new Terra
mission
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Major improvements in all instruments
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Next generation research instruments (NASA’s mission)
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like AVHRR to MODIS, not MODIS to VIIRS
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Precursor to next generation operational instruments (e.g.
VIIRS 2.0)
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Addresses some Decadal Survey Measurements
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Builds on Synergy from Multiple Instruments on same
platform
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e.g. MODIS cloud mask for CERES/MOPITT
Terra 2.0 – Instruments
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MODIS 2.0 – VIIRS with additional bands, finer
spatial res. (inc. DNB)
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MISR 2.0 – New: polarization, more bands, wider
swath (e.g. ACE polarimeter)
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MOPITT 2.0 (Canada) – New: Methane (surface
level/column); improved spatial resolution
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CERES 2.0 – RBI+
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ASTER 2.0 – HyspIRI
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CALIPSO 2.0 – (free-flyer)
Terra 2.0 – Platform(s)
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Platform - smaller/lighter (e.g. NPP/JPSS bus?)
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Multiple platforms (in AM constellation)
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Orbit
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705 (Terra) vs. 822 (NPP/JPSS)?
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16-day repeat, sun-synchronous
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10:30 am equator crossing time for viable climate
record
Other ideas, next steps?
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New (2015?) decadal survey
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EOS 2.0?
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What are the arguments for having a single platform?
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Current launch vehicles are sized for larger buses
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Operational dependencies – cloud screening
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Copy and improve sensors vs. data sets and data
products? – Continue current products but add fusion
products and other new products
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Why do we need another ASTER when we have Landsat
x – HyspIRI is not ASTER (or Landsat)
Next Steps, Discussion
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Decadal survey – need to make a compelling case
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Build dependency – user’s will do our job for us – we need to start
advocating now
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Identify applications that would be addressed when Terra goes away – e.g.
data assimilation improves forecasts, etc.
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Terra demonstrated that near-real-time winds from MODIS and MISR are very
cost effective
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Aerosol type
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EVI route? – doesn’t allow for integrated science
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NASA is now focused on Measurements (Aerosols, etc.) instead of
Instrument/Platforms
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Constellation is best option for Integrated science
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What is the sweet spot between small and large platforms?
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Large platforms are lower risk and lower long-term cost but cost more are
up front
Discussion
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For each instrument, is there a good argument
for the AM constellation vs. PM (or other)
constellation?
Terra 2.0 envisions a new mission continuation focusing on major improvements in research instruments like MODIS 2.0 and VIIRS, with enhanced capabilities for measuring various Earth parameters. The platform enhancements include smaller, lighter designs and multiple platforms for better coverage. Discussions revolve around the need for a single platform, operational dependencies, and leveraging a constellation approach for integrated science.
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Terra 2.0 The Vision Continuation and continuity of the Terra (AM polar orbiting platform) measurements with a new Terra mission Major improvements in all instruments Next generation research instruments (NASA s mission) like AVHRR to MODIS, not MODIS to VIIRS Precursor to next generation operational instruments (e.g. VIIRS 2.0) Addresses some Decadal Survey Measurements Builds on Synergy from Multiple Instruments on same platform e.g. MODIS cloud mask for CERES/MOPITT
Terra 2.0 Instruments MODIS 2.0 VIIRS with additional bands, finer spatial res. (inc. DNB) MISR 2.0 New: polarization, more bands, wider swath (e.g. ACE polarimeter) MOPITT 2.0 (Canada) New: Methane (surface level/column); improved spatial resolution CERES 2.0 RBI+ ASTER 2.0 HyspIRI CALIPSO 2.0 (free-flyer)
Terra 2.0 Platform(s) Platform - smaller/lighter (e.g. NPP/JPSS bus?) Multiple platforms (in AM constellation) Orbit 705 (Terra) vs. 822 (NPP/JPSS)? 16-day repeat, sun-synchronous 10:30 am equator crossing time for viable climate record
Other ideas, next steps? New (2015?) decadal survey EOS 2.0? What are the arguments for having a single platform? Current launch vehicles are sized for larger buses Operational dependencies cloud screening Copy and improve sensors vs. data sets and data products? Continue current products but add fusion products and other new products Why do we need another ASTER when we have Landsat x HyspIRI is not ASTER (or Landsat)
Next Steps, Discussion Decadal survey need to make a compelling case Build dependency user s will do our job for us we need to start advocating now Identify applications that would be addressed when Terra goes away e.g. data assimilation improves forecasts, etc. Terra demonstrated that near-real-time winds from MODIS and MISR are very cost effective Aerosol type EVI route? doesn t allow for integrated science NASA is now focused on Measurements (Aerosols, etc.) instead of Instrument/Platforms Constellation is best option for Integrated science What is the sweet spot between small and large platforms? Large platforms are lower risk and lower long-term cost but cost more are up front
Discussion For each instrument, is there a good argument for the AM constellation vs. PM (or other) constellation?
