Simulations for observation of tropospheric pollutants using infrared spectroscopy from geostationary orbit

K. Sagi; E. Dupuy; K. Suzuki; P. Baron; Y. Kasai; K. Kita; R. Imasu

doi:10.1117/12.806400

11 December 2008 Simulations for observation of tropospheric pollutants using infrared spectroscopy from geostationary orbit

K. Sagi, E. Dupuy, K. Suzuki, P. Baron, Y. Kasai, K. Kita, R. Imasu

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Proceedings Volume 7149, Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Remote Sensing Technology, Techniques, and Applications II; 714908 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.806400
Event: SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing, 2008, Noumea, New Caledonia

Abstract

The Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) provides a unique opportunity of monitoring tropospheric pollutants on the regional scale. Thermal InfraRed (TIR) observations (from about 620-2300 cm^-1) have two advantages over other spectral domains: firstly, day/night observations are possible; secondly, numerous molecular species can be observed simultaneously. However, the sensitivity of TIR observations may be a critical point for the geostationary orbit geometry. In this study, we present a feasibility study for TIR pollution observations in GEO conditions. The capabilities of measuring the tropospheric abundance of ozone (O₃) and carbon monoxide (CO) are investigated. Limitations of the sensor sensitivity are also discussed.

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K. Sagi, E. Dupuy, K. Suzuki, P. Baron, Y. Kasai, K. Kita, and R. Imasu "Simulations for observation of tropospheric pollutants using infrared spectroscopy from geostationary orbit", Proc. SPIE 7149, Multispectral, Hyperspectral, and Ultraspectral Remote Sensing Technology, Techniques, and Applications II, 714908 (11 December 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.806400

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