Prime candidate Earth targets for the post-launch radiometric calibration of space-based optical imaging instruments

P. M. Teillet; J. A. Barsi; G. Chander; K. J. Thome

doi:10.1117/12.733156

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5 October 2007 Prime candidate Earth targets for the post-launch radiometric calibration of space-based optical imaging instruments

P. M. Teillet, J. A. Barsi, G. Chander, K. J. Thome

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Proceedings Volume 6677, Earth Observing Systems XII; 66770S (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.733156
Event: Optical Engineering + Applications, 2007, San Diego, California, United States

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This paper provides a comprehensive list of prime candidate terrestrial targets for consideration as benchmark sites for the post-launch radiometric calibration of space-based instruments. The key characteristics of suitable sites are outlined primarily with respect to selection criteria, spatial uniformity, and temporal stability. The establishment and utilization of such benchmark sites is considered to be an important element of the radiometric traceability of satellite image data products to SI standards for use in the accurate monitoring of environmental change.

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P. M. Teillet, J. A. Barsi, G. Chander, and K. J. Thome "Prime candidate Earth targets for the post-launch radiometric calibration of space-based optical imaging instruments", Proc. SPIE 6677, Earth Observing Systems XII, 66770S (5 October 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.733156

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