Performance expectations for future moderate resolution visible and infrared space instruments based on AIRS and MODIS in-flight experience

Thomas S. Pagano; Steven E. Broberg; Hartmut H. Aumann; Richard L. Baron

doi:10.1117/12.579100

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11 January 2005 Performance expectations for future moderate resolution visible and infrared space instruments based on AIRS and MODIS in-flight experience

Thomas S. Pagano, Steven E. Broberg, Hartmut H. Aumann, Richard L. Baron

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Proceedings Volume 5659, Enabling Sensor and Platform Technologies for Spaceborne Remote Sensing; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.579100
Event: Fourth International Asia-Pacific Environmental Remote Sensing Symposium 2004: Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere, Ocean, Environment, and Space, 2004, Honolulu, Hawai'i, United States

Abstract

Lessons learned from the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) and the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) projects highlight areas where further technology development is needed to address future land, ocean and atmospheric measurement needs. Although not established as requirements at this time, it is anticipated that scientists will expect improvements in the areas of spatial, spectral, radiometric, polarimetric, temporal and calibration performance for future instruments. This paper addresses each of these performance areas and provides lessons learned from MODIS and AIRS. We also present expectations in performance of a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) Infrared Imaging Spectrometer based on information from the NASA Instrument Incubator Program and industry reports. Tradeoffs are presented vs orbit altitude (LEO, MEO and GEO) and provide a "systems" perspective to future measurement concepts.

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Thomas S. Pagano, Steven E. Broberg, Hartmut H. Aumann, and Richard L. Baron "Performance expectations for future moderate resolution visible and infrared space instruments based on AIRS and MODIS in-flight experience", Proc. SPIE 5659, Enabling Sensor and Platform Technologies for Spaceborne Remote Sensing, (11 January 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.579100

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