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CWIS-II (AVIRIS-4)

CWIS-II Airborne Image Processing Infrastructure

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CWIS-II (AVIRIS-4)Mol, Belgium

Infrastructure Profile

Infrastructure Provider

Base Location

Mol, Belgium

Organisation & Address

VITO, Boeretang 200, 2400 Mol, Belgium

Infrastructure Webpage 

Visit Website

Link to Infrastructure Schedules (if applicable)

NA

Normal Area of Operation

NA

Maximum Number of Days Available

NA

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.

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