Table Of ContentTable of Contents
Cover
Title Page
Contributors List
Preface
Part One: Overview
1 Review of Spaceborne Optical Payloads
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Imaging Spectroscopy Sensors
1.3 Multispectral Sensors
1.4 Fourier Transform Spectrometers
1.5 Lidar and Active Sensors
1.6 Spectrometers and Radiometers
1.7 Other Types of Optical Sensors
1.8 Optical Sensors for Nanosatellites and Microsatellites
1.9 Summary
Reference
Part Two: Imaging Spectrometers
2 Hyperspectral Imager for the Coastal Ocean on the International Space Station
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Goals and Requirements
2.3 Sensor Description
2.4 Calibration and Characterization
2.5 On-Orbit Sensor Performance
2.6 HICO Operations
2.7 Data Processing and Dissemination System
2.8 Lessons Learned
2.9 Science and Applications
2.10 Conclusion
Dedication
References
3 Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on Terra and Aqua Missions
3.1 Introduction
3.2 MODIS Instrument
3.3 Prelaunch Calibration and Characterization
3.4 On-orbit Operations and Calibration
3.5 Instrument Performance
3.6 Science Products and Applications
3.7 Lessons Learned
3.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
4 Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer for Ocean Colour onboard ENVISAT
4.1 Introduction
4.2 MERIS Instrument
4.3 On-ground Instrument Characterisation
4.4 MERIS In-Orbit Calibration
4.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
5 Visible and Near-infrared Imaging Spectrometer aboard Chinese Chang’E 3
Spacecraft
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Design of VNIS
5.3 System Calibration
5.4 Ground Verification
5.5 In-Orbit Operation of VNIS
5.6 Data processing of VNIS
5.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
6 Hyperspectral Imager Onboard Indian Mini Satellite-1
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Mission Goals and Constraints
6.3 Detailed Description of IMS1-HySI Payload
6.4 Calibration and Correction
6.5 Instrument Performance and Test Results
6.6 Data System
6.7 On-Orbit Operations
6.8 Lessons Learned During Instrument Design and Build
6.9 Science and Applications
6.10 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
7 Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program – A German Hyperspectral Mission
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Instrument Concept, Parameters and Technologies
7.3 Calibration and Correction
7.4 Instrument SNR Performance
7.5 Data System
7.6 On-Orbit Operations
7.7 Preparatory Program for Science and Applications
7.8 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
8 Hyperspectral Payload for Italian PRISMA Programme
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Instrument Overview
8.3 Thermo-Mechanical Design
8.4 Optical Head
8.5 Telescope
8.6 Hyperspectral Imager
8.7 Mechanisms
8.8 Current Status
8.9 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
9 Hyperspectral Imager Suite (HISUI): Japanese Spaceborne Hyperspectral Imager for
Resource and Environmental Mapping
9.1 Introduction
9.2 HISUI Instrument Design
9.3 Calibration and Correction of HISUI Data
9.4 HISUI Ground Data System
9.5 HISUI On-Orbit Operations
9.6 Science and Applications
References
10 Ocean and Land Color Imager on Sentinel-3
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Sentinel-3 OLCI Mission Concept and Technical Description
10.3 Calibration
10.4 Instrument Performance and Test Results
10.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
11 SHALOM – A Commercial Hyperspectral Space Mission
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Mission Definition and Requirements
11.3 Mission Overview
11.4 Space Segment
11.5 Ground Segment
11.6 Users needs, Data processing and Products
11.7 Impact
11.8 Conclusion
References
12 Hyperspectral and Luminescence Observer for Mars
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Requirements of HALO
12.3 Concept of HALO
12.4 HALO Instruments Design
12.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Part Three: Multispectral Sensors
13 Infrared Scanner aboard Chinese Small Satellite Constellation for Environment and
Disaster Monitoring and Forecasting
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Infrared Scanner
13.3 Instrument Performance and Test Results
Acknowledgments
References
14 MUX Multispectral Imager for CBERS 3&4 Satellite Series
14.1 Introduction
14.2 CBERS 3&4 Imagers Overview
14.3 Description of MUX Multispectral Imager of CBERS 3&4
14.4 Reliability, Radiation and EMI/EMC Aspects for Electronics
14.5 Environmental Analyses and Tests
14.6 Construction and Performance Data of MUX Camera
14.7 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
15 Multispectral Camera onboard Indian Mini Satellite-1
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Mission Goals and Constraints
15.3 Detailed Description of the Multispectral Camera
15.4 Calibration and Correction
15.5 Instrument Performance and Test Results
15.6 Data System
15.7 On-Orbit Operations
15.8 Developmental Achievements
15.9 Science and Applications
15.10 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
16 Wide Field Imaging Camera for CBERS 3&4 Satellite Series
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Description of WFI Camera
16.3 Environmental Analyses and Tests
16.4 Construction and Performance Data of WFI Camera of CBERS 3&4
16.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
17 FORMOSAT-2 Quick Imaging
17.1 Introduction
17.2 Detailed Description of FORMOSAT-2
17.3 Calibration and Correction
17.4 Instrument Performance and Test Results
17.5 Data System
17.6 On-Orbit Operations
17.7 Lessons Learned During Instrument Design and Build
17.8 Science and Applications
17.9 Conclusions
References
Part Four: Fourier Transform Spectrometers
18 Wind Imaging Interferometer on NASA’s Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Detailed Description of the WINDII Instrument
18.3 Characterization and Calibration
18.4 WINDII Performance and its Validation
18.5 Data System and Data Handling
18.6 On-Orbit Operations
18.7 Lessons Learned During Instrument Design and Build
18.8 Science and Applications
18.9 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
19 ACE-FTS Optical Payload on Canadian Science Satellite SCISAT
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Heritage of ACE
19.3 Ace Interferometer Development
19.4 Instrument Design Overview
19.5 Signal Processing
19.6 SCISAT-1 Launch
19.7 Conclusion
19.8 Continuation
Acknowledgments
References
20 Cross-track Infrared Sounder Flying on NOAA/NASA Joint Polar Satellite System
20.1 Introduction: CrIS and its Importance to Weather Forecasting
20.2 CrIS Instrument Design
20.3 Calibration and Correction
20.4 Performance and Test Results
20.5 Data System
20.6 On-Orbit Operations
20.7 Lessons Learned During Instrument Design and Build
20.8 Potential Improvements for Future CrIS Instruments
20.9 Conclusion
References
21 Optical Payloads onboard Japanese Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Science Highlights
21.3 TANSO Instruments
21.4 Calibration and Correction
21.5 Instrument Performance and Test Results
21.6 Data System
21.7 On-Orbit Operations
21.8 Lessons Learned on Instrument
21.9 Conclusion
References
22 GIFTS
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Evolution of the Satellite Atmospheric Sounding Program
22.3 GIFTS Technology Development and Demonstration
22.4 Experimental Demonstration of GIFTS Science
22.5 Use of GIFTS Technology for Other Geo-Ultra-spectral Sounders
22.6 Conclusion
References
Part Five: Lidar and Active Sensors
23 Canadian Mars Phoenix Lidar
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Conceptual Design
23.3 Command and Control Electronics Details
23.4 Data Processing
23.5 Lidar Validation
23.6 Development Flow
23.7 Proto-flight Test Results
23.8 Science Results and Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
24 Laser Altimeter onboard Chinese Chang’E 1 Orbiter
24.1 Introduction
24.2 Principle and Design of Laser Altimeter
24.3 Design of Laser for Space Use
24.4 Design for Adaptation to Space
24.5 Ground Validation
24.6 In-Orbit Operation
24.7 Application of the Laser Altimeter
24.8 Conclusion
References
25 Canadian ASTRO-H Metrology System
25.1 Introduction
25.2 Conceptual Design
25.3 Development Strategy
25.4 Qualification Tests
25.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
26 Atmospheric Lidar ATLID onboard EarthCARE Mission
26.1 Introduction
26.2 ATLID Instrument
26.3 Instrument Model Philosophy
26.4 Instrument Performance and Data Products
26.5 In-flight Calibration
26.6 Conclusion
References
27 Small Optical Transponder for Small Satellite Data Transmission
27.1 Introduction
27.2 Design of the SOTA
27.3 Test Results of SOTA
27.4 Operation Concept for Experiment
27.5 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Part Six: Spectrometers and Radiometers
28 UV-Visible-NIR Spectrophotometer on Canadian Science Satellite SCISAT
28.1 Introduction
28.2 Instrument Heritage
28.3 Space Shuttle Experiments
28.4 MAESTRO Measurement Goals
28.5 Instrument Design
28.6 Observation Data – Overview
28.7 Retrieval Methodology
28.8 Results – Sample Profiles
28.9 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
29 Payload aboard Terra Satellite for Measurements of Pollution in the Troposphere
29.1 Introduction
29.2 Detailed Description of the MOPITT Instrument
29.3 Calibration and Correction
29.4 Instrument Performance and Test Results
29.5 Data System
29.6 On-Orbit Operations
29.7 Lessons Learned During Instrument Design and Build
29.8 Applications
