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CWIS-II (AVIRIS-4)
CWIS-II Airborne Image Processing Infrastructure
Infrastructure Profile
Infrastructure Provider
Collaboration with Remote Sensing Laboratories-University of Zurich
Base Location
Mol, Belgium
Organisation & Address
VITO, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium
Link to Infrastructure Schedules (if applicable)
NA
Normal Area of Operation
NA
Maximum Number of Days Available
NA
Scientists’ Travel and Logistics (T&L) Budget Available
€ 2,666.67
Overview
Range
NA
Seats
NA
Service Ceiling
NA
Gross Weight
NA
Cruise/Service Speed
NA
Top Speed
NA
Endurance
5 hours acquisition
Scientific and Technical Specifications
General Information
Swiss Flight Services HB-TEN aircraft, acting as the standard carrier for CWIS-II (AVIRIS-4) (more information)
Scientific Payload
Hyperspectral imaging sensor (VNIR, SWIR)
Mapping Capabilities
Mission Ocean and Waters Lighthouses (Atlantic, Arctic, North Sea, Baltic, Mediterranean) including its major rivers and Danube River Basin + inland waters (approx. 100km2 covered in 1 hour-depending on flight height; approx. 5 hours acquisition in 1 flight day)
Cameras
CWIS-II (AVIRIS-4)
Limitations
Cloud-free conditions are required
Support offered to AQUARIUS users
Intake meeting with user. Training material for aircraft crew and users is available and training offered. Final meeting with users to support interpretation and validation of the CWIS-II (AVIRIS-4) aquatic products.
Infrastructure Availability and Contact Details
Year 2025
Mission Ocean and Waters Lighthouses (Atlantic, Arctic, North Sea, Baltic, Mediterranean) including its major rivers and Danube River Basin + inland waters (approx. 100km² covered in 1 hour-depending on flight height; approx. 5 hours acquisition in 1 flight day). Location to be discussed during intake meeting.
Year 2026
Mission Ocean and Waters Lighthouses (Atlantic, Arctic, North Sea, Baltic, Mediterranean) including its major rivers and Danube River Basin + inland waters (approx. 100km² covered in 1 hour-depending on flight height; approx. 5 hours acquisition in 1 flight day). Location to be discussed during intake meeting.
Year 2027
Mission Ocean and Waters Lighthouses (Atlantic, Arctic, North Sea, Baltic, Mediterranean) including its major rivers and Danube River Basin + inland waters (approx. 100km² covered in 1 hour-depending on flight height; approx. 5 hours acquisition in 1 flight day). Location to be discussed during intake meeting.
Contact email for applicants to discuss the initial feasibility of their work while they prepare their application
aquarius[at]vito.be
Certification and Clearance Requirements
Additional Personnel Certification/Documentation Requirements
NA
Airspace Clearance Requirements
Permits are responsibility of the pilot. To be discussed during intake meeting and flight plan preparation.
Additional training requirements
There are additional training requirements. Please contact VITO aquarius[at]vito.be for more details.
Training Material
Training Material available to ensure the RI can be used appropriately and efficiently: