PMOD/WRC



PMOD/WRC

Segment   Research Development Production
Earth Observation PMOD/WRC
Life and Physical Sciences PMOD/WRC
Satellite-based Applications PMOD/WRC
Instruments and Payloads PMOD/WRC
Spacecraft and on-board Equipment PMOD/WRC
Ground Segment PMOD/WRC
Materials and Processes PMOD/WRC
Structures PMOD/WRC
Electronic Components PMOD/WRC
Software PMOD/WRC
Basic Research for Space Technology PMOD/WRC
Small Satellite Activities PMOD/WRC
Profile

The Physikalisch-Meteorologisches Observatorium and World Radiation Center is a private non-commercial organization, which is a branch of the SFI foundation in Davos. The PMOD/WRC

  • Serves as an international center for the calibration of meteorological instruments measuring radiation;
  • Develops radiometers and telescopes for ground-based and space-based use.
  • Researches the Earth's ozone layer, climate evolution and the causes of solar activity.

Measurements obtained in space and on the ground are used for research projects, which assess the relation of the solar variations to climate change and space weather.



PMOD/WRC at a glance
  • Annual budget: 5.8 M CHF
  • 50+ staff members
  • Operational service of four calibration centers for the World Meteorological Organization:
  • Solar Radiometry Section (WRC-SRS)
  • Infrared Radiometry (WRC-IRS)
  • Atmospheric turbidity (WRC-WORCC)
  • UV radiometry (WRC-WCC-UV)
  • Research: Radiation metrology, Solar physics, solar influence on climate, atmosphere, and Space Weather
  • Collaborations nationally with ETH Zürich, University of Bern, University of Zürich, FHNW, IRSOL
Space Activities
  • Mechanical Workshop
  • Electronic Workshop
  • Cleanroom Iso7
  • Cleanbench Iso5
  • Vacuum Chamber
  • Optical Laboratory