The Ku-band Scatterometer is an active sensor operating within the 12-18 GHz frequency range. It is a radar system designed to measure backscatter, usually to determine wind speed and direction. It is commonly used for monitoring ocean surface winds, snow and ice, and precipitation.

Instrument Details
- Scatterometer
- Earth Science > Spectral/engineering > RadarEarth Science > Spectral/engineering > Radar > Return PowerEarth Science > Spectral/engineering > Radar > Radar Backscatter
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- 12-18 GHz
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