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New Keyword Request: GRITSS

Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2026 10:31 am America/New_York
by scritz_edl
GRITSS Keywords Request (New)

Instruments > Earth Remote Sensing Instruments > Passive Remote Sensing > Positioning/Navigation > GRITSS > Geodetic Reference Instrument Transponder for Small Satellites

Definition: The Geodetic Reference Instrument Transponder for Small Satellites (GRITSS) is a mission designed to improve the International Terrestrial Reference Frame by accurately correlating signals from various geodetic techniques. It involves launching a 12U CubeSat equipped with advanced technology for precise measurements in geodesy.

Reference:
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20240002821/downloads/GRITSS_IVS_240303.pdf
https://www.nanosats.eu/sat/gritss

Thanks

Scott, CDDIS

Re: New Keyword Request: GRITSS

Posted: Tue May 19, 2026 9:05 am America/New_York
by GCMD - tstevens
Thank you for your keyword request. We will review it and let you know when it is complete.

Re: New Keyword Request: GRITSS

Posted: Tue May 19, 2026 9:20 am America/New_York
by GCMD - tstevens
@scritz_edl

The new Instrument keyword has been added; please review:
GRITSS > Geodetic Reference Instrument Transponder for Small Satellites: https://cmr.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/c5dbe140-002f-4710-8350-1558c7e24514?format=json&version=draft

Re: New Keyword Request: GRITSS

Posted: Tue May 19, 2026 2:58 pm America/New_York
by scritz_edl
Thank you Tyler.