SeRAC-Crete

SeRAC Sentinel-3 Radar Altimeter Calibration Site in Crete:

Objective:

Support the absolute altimeter calibration during the Operational Phase of the Sentinel-3A and Sentinel-3B missions, including the Commissioning Phase of Sentinel-3B for the surface topography element, by maintaining and operating the CDN1 Sentinel-3 Altimeter Calibration Site in West Crete, Greece.

Ensure the routine operation and maintenance of the CDN1 transponder Cal/Val site for Sentinel-3A Routine Operational Phase (ROP) but also for Sentinel-3B in Commissioning and ROP. The transponder Cal/Val operations shall be further supported by the sea-surface Cal/val sites established at the Permanent Facility for Altimetry Calibration in west Crete, Greece.