Landsat 6 was launched on Oct. 5, 1993 carrying the Enhanced Thematic Mapper (ETM) instrument. L6 did not achieve orbit.
ETM Bands
| Band Number | µm | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.45-0.52 | 30 m |
| 2 | 0.52-0.60 | 30 m |
| 3 | 0.63-0.69 | 30 m |
| 4 | 0.76-0.90 | 30 m |
| 5 | 1.55-1.75 | 30 m |
| 6 | 10.4-12.5 | 120 m |
| 7 | 2.08-2.35 | 30 m |
| 8 | 0.52-0.9 | 15 m |
ETM Technical Specifications
- Sensor type: opto-mechanical
- Spatial Resolution: 30 m (120 m – thermal, 15 m pan)
- Spectral Range: 0.45 – 12.5 µm
- Number of Bands: 8
- Temporal Resolution: 16 days
- Image Size: 184 km X 185.2 km
- Swath: 184 km
- Programmable: yes
