Opportunities to Intercalibrate Radiometric Sensors from International Space Station

Roithmayr, C., et al. (2014), Opportunities to Intercalibrate Radiometric Sensors from International Space Station, J. Atmos. Oceanic Technol., 31, 890-902, doi:10.1175/JTECH-D-13-00163.1.
Abstract

Highly accurate measurements of Earth’s thermal infrared and reflected solar radiation are required for detecting and predicting long-term climate change. Consideration is given to the concept of using the International Space Station to test instruments and techniques that would eventually be used on a dedicated mission, such as the Climate Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory (CLARREO). In particular, a quantitative investigation is performed to determine whether it is possible to use measurements obtained with a highly accurate (0.3%, with 95% confidence) reflected solar radiation spectrometer to calibrate similar, less accurate instruments in other low Earth orbits. Estimates of numbers of samples useful for intercalibration are made with the aid of yearlong simulations of orbital motion. Results of this study support the conclusion that the International Space Station orbit is ideally suited for the purpose of intercalibration between spaceborne sensors.

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Radiation Science Program (RSP)
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CLARREO

 

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