Comparison of GRACE, CYGNSS FM05, and Sentinel-6 MF
| GRACE-B | CYGNSS FM05 | Sentinel-6 MF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altitude | 455-478 km | 514-528 km | 1336 km |
| Inclination | 89 degrees | 34.8 degrees | 66 degrees |
| Eccentricity | < 0.005 | < 0.003 | < 0.001 |
| Mass | 487.2 kg | 28.9 kg | 1191 kg |
| Receiver | Blackjack GPS Receiver | SSTL SGR-ReSI Receiver | TriG GNSS Receiver |
| GPS signals tracked | L1P, C1C, C1P, L2P, C2P | L1C, C1C | L1P, C1C, C1P, L2P, C2P |
| Year of data compared | 2009 | 2019 | 2021 |