This radiometer has a resolution of 2 km (1.2 mi) in the normal visible band and of 8 km (5.0 mi) in the thermal infra red band.

[1] The lift off mass of the satellite was around 1,906 kg (4,202 lb) and dry mass of 916 kg with a spacecraft power of 1000 W.[3] The Satellite had an operational lifespan of 11 years.

[1] The satellite completed its mission on 1 July 2004 and is out of service since then.

[4] The major components of the satellite includes a VHRR (Very High-resolution Radiometer), DCS (Data Collection system) and SASAR (Satellite Aided and Rescue) system.

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