Improving ROLO lunar albedo model using PLEIADES-HR satellites extra-terrestrial observations

Aimé Meygret; Gwendoline Blanchet; Stéphane Colzy; Lydwine Gross-Colzy

doi:10.1117/12.2273631

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The accurate on orbit radiometric calibration of optical sensors has become a challenge for space agencies which have developed different technics involving on-board calibration systems, ground targets or extra-terrestrial targets. The combination of different approaches and targets is recommended whenever possible and necessary to reach or demonstrate a high accuracy. Among these calibration targets, the moon is widely used through the well-known ROLO (RObotic Lunar Observatory) model developed by USGS. A great and worldwide recognized work was done to characterize the moon albedo which is very stable. However the more and more demanding needs for calibration accuracy have reached the limitations of the model. This paper deals with two mains limitations: the residual error when modelling the phase angle dependency and the absolute accuracy of the model which is no more acceptable for the on orbit calibration of radiometers. Thanks to PLEIADES high resolution satellites agility, a significant data base of moon and stars images was acquired, allowing to show the limitations of ROLO model and to characterize the errors. The phase angle residual dependency is modelled using PLEIADES 1B images acquired for different quasi-complete moon cycles with a phase angle varying by less than 1°. The absolute albedo residual error is modelled using PLEIADES 1A images taken over stars and the moon. The accurate knowledge of the stars spectral irradiance is transferred to the moon spectral albedo using the satellite as a transfer radiometer. This paper describes the data set used, the ROLO model residual errors and their modelling, the quality of the proposed correction and show some calibration results using this improved model.

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Aimé Meygret, Aimé Meygret, Gwendoline Blanchet, Gwendoline Blanchet, Stéphane Colzy, Stéphane Colzy, Lydwine Gross-Colzy, Lydwine Gross-Colzy, } "Improving ROLO lunar albedo model using PLEIADES-HR satellites extra-terrestrial observations", Proc. SPIE 10402, Earth Observing Systems XXII, 104022A (5 September 2017); doi: 10.1117/12.2273631; https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2273631

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