The Aquarius Scatterometer aboard the Aquarius/Satélite de Aplicaciones Científicas-D (Aquarius/SAC-D) platform was an L-band, polarimetric scatterometer that provided information to correct for ocean surface roughness. The Aquarius Scatterometer shares the antenna with three radiometers. It has a 373 km wide swath, transmits in a protected 1260 MHz frequency, has a 4 MHz band width, and makes 5.6 measurements per second in vertical and horizontal polarizations.
Delivery of new Suomi NPP data ceases on Nov. 2, 2026. Users should transition to alternative products.
Suomi NPP data announcement