SpotlightIn-Orbit / OperationalTrack 1

The In-Orbit Commissioning of the first METimage Instrument on-board the Metop-SG A1 Satellite

Dr. Michael Deiml

Eumetsat

Day

Wednesday · 2026-10-14

Time

11:20 AM - 12:40 PM

Track

Track 1

Session

Multispectral Imagers & Characterisation

Venue

ICSO 2026 Conference Venue

Hall Track 1Session Multispectral Imagers & Characterisation

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In 30 seconds

The METimage multi-spectral radiometer, launched on Metop-SG A1, utilizes a whisk-broom scanning architecture with 20 spectral channels to provide high-resolution environmental data. It employs an advanced two-point calibration system with a deep space view and internal blackbody to ensure long-term radiometric accuracy. This instrument is vital for global numerical weather prediction and climate monitoring.

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Topics & Subtopics

Earth Observation & SpectroscopyCalibrationInstrument PerformanceImaging PayloadsUV / VIS / IR AstronomyChannel Monitoring & ForecastingRadiometersSWIR / InfraredVisible Detectors

Spotlight

First-generation operational context: METimage is already on Metop-SG A1 and in commissioning, making this a rare chance to hear in-orbit performance lessons from a new operational weather-imaging system.