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RapidScat is a space-based instrument that uses radar technology to measure ocean surface wind speeds and directions. It was built using the spare engineering model of the QuikScat flight instrument, with modifications to accommodate installation on the International Space Station. The instrument operates as a pencil beam scatterometer, providing data used in weather predictions and hurricane monitoring.
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