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Evaluation of the Radiometric Integrity of LANDSAT-4 Thematic Mapper Band 6 DataAn approach for experimentally evaluating the radiometric calibration of the LANDSAT-4 band 6 data is described which draws on a method used to radiometrically calibrate the HCMR data which involved underflying the satellite with an infrared line scanner. By extending this technology to higher altitudes experimental radiance data suitable for radiometric calibration of the TM band 6 sensor can be generated. Repetition of this experiment can permit evaluation of long term drift in the sensor and provide a data base for evaluating atmospheric propagation models for radiation transfer. To date, efforts were concentrated on modifying the infrared line scanner to match the spectral response of the TM band 6 sensor. In addition, the LOWTRAN code corresponding to a satellite overpass of September 1982 was run to yield a plot of transmission and path radiance as a function of altitude.
Document ID
19840022306
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schott, J. R.
(Rochester Inst. of Tech. NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center LANDSAT-4 Sci. Invest. Summ., Including Dec. 1983 Workshop Results, Vol. 1
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Accession Number
84N30375
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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