Title :
The Airborne Earth Science Microwave Imaging Radiometer (AESMIR) - NASA´s new passive microwave airborne imager
Author_Institution :
Hydrospheric & Biospheric Sci. Lab., NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA
Abstract :
NASA´s Airborne Earth Science Microwave Imaging Radiometer (AESMIR) is a new sensor for satellite calibration, geophysical algorithm studies, and technology development. Its unique single-package design covers 6 microwave bands (6, 10, 18, 23, 36, 89 GHz) with 4-Stokes capability (except at 23 GHz). Separate parallel filters enable simultaneous simulation of the passbands of multiple satellite sensors. Various aircraft installations options are available. Design and flight details are presented.
Keywords :
geophysical equipment; radiometers; remote sensing; sensors; AESMIR; NASA; airborne Earth science microwave imaging radiometer; aircraft installations; frequency 10 GHz; frequency 18 GHz; frequency 23 GHz; frequency 36 GHz; frequency 6 GHz; frequency 89 GHz; geophysical algorithm studies; microwave bands; multiple satellite sensors; parallel filters; passive microwave airborne imager; satellite calibration; single-package design; technology development; Band pass filters; Calibration; Geoscience; Image sensors; Microwave bands; Microwave imaging; Microwave radiometry; Microwave sensors; Microwave technology; Satellite broadcasting;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2009 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Christchurch
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4548-6
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2009.5398492
