The only instrument on the satellite is a high-precision laser system with which wind speeds can be measured at different heights. Swiss companies have made significant contributions to the mission as part of ESA's development programme.
Further information:
Factsheet ESA Earth Observation Mission Aeolus
Address for enquiries:
Jürg Schopfer, Scientific Advisor, Earth Observation and Security Programmes
State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation SERI, Space Office
Einsteinstrasse 2, CH-3003 Bern
T +41 58 464 10 72
juerg.schopfer@sbfi.admin.ch
www.sbfi.admin.ch
Publisher:
Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
