[ 2018.12.21 04:44 UTC Content has been updated. ]
GEO-KOMPSAT-2A Areas of Coverage and Observation Schedule
① Observation Scan Patterns
– Full Disk (FD)
– Regional Area (RA) : 6200 X 5900 km (EW X NS)
– Extended Local Area (ELA) : 3800 X 2900 km (EW X NS)
– Local Area (LA) : 1000×1000 km (EW X NS)
② Observation Area and Schedule
– Plan 1: Full Disk (1) + ELA (4) / 10 minutes
– Plan 2: Full Disk (1) + RA (2) / 10 minutes
During 10 minutes timeline, GK-2A takes 1 FD, 5 ELA and 5 LA images. LA image can be utilized for special observation for designated area defined by operation center such as typhoon, volcanic eruption etc.
