Imagery and initial results from the Terra Multiangle Imaging Spectroradiometer (MISR)

David J. Diner

doi:10.1117/12.417130

9 February 2001 Imagery and initial results from the Terra Multiangle Imaging Spectroradiometer (MISR)

David J. Diner

Proceedings Volume 4169, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites IV; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.417130
Event: Europto Remote Sensing, 2000, Barcelona, Spain

Abstract

12 The Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument was launched into polar orbit aboard the Terra spacecraft in December 1999, and collection of Earth imagery began in February 2000. MISR contains nine cameras pointed at fixed along-track directions, and acquires images with view angles at the Earth's surface ranging from 70.5 degree(s) forward of nadir to 70.5 degree(s) aftward. Each camera contains four CCD line arrays filtered to blue, green, red, and near-infrared wavelengths. Spatial sampling ranging from 275 m to 1.1 km is obtained over a 400-km swath width. Each area observed by MISR is imaged at all nine angles within a seven-minute period. MISR provides a unique approach to characterizing atmospheric aerosols, the surface, and clouds. This paper provides examples of MISR products derived from imagery acquired during the first six months of data collection.

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David J. Diner "Imagery and initial results from the Terra Multiangle Imaging Spectroradiometer (MISR)", Proc. SPIE 4169, Sensors, Systems, and Next-Generation Satellites IV, (9 February 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.417130

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