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In orbit sun calibration performance of Landsat-2Sun calibration data from Landsat-2 are presented and compared with those from Landsat-1 (ERTS-1). The data support the hypothesis that organic contamination caused the poor performance of the Landsat-1 sun calibration mirror, since extra cleanliness precautions were taken with the Landsat-2 mirror. These precautions are described; of particular importance was the aluminum foil covering kept close to the reflective surfaces of the second mirror during the prelaunch period.
Document ID
19750059280
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Horan, J. J.
Schwartz, D. S. (GE Valley Forge Space Center Philadelphia, Pa., United States)
Love, J. D. (Hughes Aircraft Corp. El Segundo, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: Applied Optics
Volume: 14
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Accession Number
75A43352
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-11320
Distribution Limits
Public
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