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SHALOM (satellite)

SHALOM (satellite) is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand SHALOM (satellite) rather than just read about it. In short: Spaceborne Hyperspectral Applicative Land and Ocean Mission (SHALOM) is a joint mission by the Israeli Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency to develop a hyperspectral satellite. History The mission was agreed upon in late 2010, and was originally intended to build two commercial hyperspectral satellites.

Key takeaways

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Reference excerpt

Spaceborne Hyperspectral Applicative Land and Ocean Mission (SHALOM) is a joint mission by the Israeli Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency to develop a hyperspectral satellite.

History The mission was agreed upon in late 2010, and was originally intended to build two commercial hyperspectral satellites. Preliminary studies for the program started in 2012, with Phase A completed in 2013. A Joint Integrated Team from Italy and Israel perform preliminary definition and studies until 2014. By 2014, the project has evolved into building only one satellite. Phase B1 started in 2017 and was expected to last 12 months. In October 2015 a memorandum of understanding was signed, and the system was slated to become fully operational in 2021, later pushed to 2022. The project is expected to cost over $200 million, with the cost being split evenly between the two countries. As of 2020, the satellite was expected to launch in 2025 on a Vega launch vehicle.

Objectives The joint mission is expected to build a hyperspectral Earth observation satellite that will occupy the same orbit as the older Italian satellite, COSMO-SkyMed which was launched in 2007. The satellites will be equipped with instruments targeting the visible and infrared wavelengths in the 400 nm to 2700 nm range. The satellite will use the OPTSAT-3000 satellite platform built by Israel Aerospace Industries, and is expected to be about 385 kg. The payload will be limited to 120 kg and is expected be equipped with:

Panchromatic camera with a 2.5-m GSD, Commercial Hyper-spectral Imaging Spectrometer (0.2-2.5 μm) Infrared camera (4-12 μm) Spectral ranges (contiguous spectrum): Visible and near-infrared imaging spectrometers of 8 m in the 400-1010 nm range Short-wavelength infrared range imaging spectrometers of 10 m GSD in the 920–2700 nm range

See also Italian Space Agency Israel Space Agency

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Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with SHALOM (satellite)

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what SHALOM (satellite) claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to SHALOM (satellite) before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about SHALOM (satellite) ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of SHALOM (satellite)

In research: SHALOM (satellite) appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses SHALOM (satellite) in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: SHALOM (satellite) is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics Earth observation satellites of Israel, Satellites of Italy, Spacecraft stubs, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for SHALOM (satellite) outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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How to study SHALOM (satellite) in 20 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

What is SHALOM (satellite) in simple terms?

Spaceborne Hyperspectral Applicative Land and Ocean Mission (SHALOM) is a joint mission by the Israeli Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency to develop a hyperspectral satellite. History The mission was agreed upon in late 2010, and was originally intended to build two commercial hyperspectral…

Why does SHALOM (satellite) matter?

Because it connects several science ideas at once: it gives you a definition you can apply, a quantity you can calculate, and a way to check whether a result is plausible.

How should I study SHALOM (satellite)?

Read the excerpt, restate it from memory, then work through the examples and applications listed on this page. The five-step study plan above takes about twenty minutes.

What does this page cover?

It gives you a compact reference excerpt plus original lgStudy explanations, examples, applications and study material on SHALOM (satellite).