Development of Microwave Sensing Instrument for Weather Nowcasting
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Microwave Sensing Instrument for Weather Nowcasting
Awarded 20 Nov 2020
Awarded20 Nov 2020
Value£45,000.00
SupplierIn-Space Missions Ltd
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionSouth East
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 7mo ago4mo term
Awarded 20 Nov 2020Expired 30 Mar 2021
About
UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to In-Space Missions Ltd for the development of part of an instrument and system trade-off analysis for microwave sensing applications in nowcasting extreme weather events and other downstream weather applications.
Funded by the UK Space Agency, the work supports the ultimate commercialisation of the instrument.
The contract value was £45,000.
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