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Main Characteristics

Mass 3.5 tons

Orbit 35 degree

Inclination Orbit

Altitude 350km

Mission life 1997 -

Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM)

Observing Sensors

Precipitation Radar (PR)

Visible Infrared Scanner (VIRS)

TRMM Microwave Imager (TMI)

Clouds and the Earth's Radiant Energy System

(CERES)

Lightning Imaging Sensor (LIS)