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A Wavelength-Dependent Visible and Infrared Spectrophotometric Function for the Moon based on ROLO DataThe USGS's Robotic Lunar Observatory (ROLO) dedicated ground-based lunar calibration project obtained photometric observations of the Moon over the spectral range attainable from Earth (0.347-2.39 microns) and over solar phase angles of 1.55 deg -97 deg . From these observations, we derived empirical lunar surface solar phase functions for both the highlands and maria that can be used for a wide range of applications. The functions can be used to correct for the effects of viewing geometry to produce lunar mosaics, spectra, and quick-look products for future lunar missions and ground-based observations. Our methodology can be used for a wide range of objects for which multiply scattered radiation is not significant, including all but the very brightest asteroids and moons.
Document ID
20120013529
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Buratti, B. J.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Hicks, M. D.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Nettles, J.
(Brown Univ. Providence, RI, United States)
Staid, M.
(Planetary Science Inst. Tucson, AZ, United States)
Pieters, C. M.
(Brown Univ. Providence, RI, United States)
Sunshine, J.
(Maryland Univ. College Park, MD, United States)
Boardman, J.
(Analytical Imaging and Geophysics, LLC Boulder, CO, United States)
Stone, T. C.
(Geological Survey Flagstaff, AZ, United States)
Date Acquired
August 26, 2013
Publication Date
April 5, 2011
Publication Information
Publication: Journal Of Geophysical Research
Volume: 116
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
Planetary Sciences
Surface materials
Solid Surface Planets
Surface properties

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