THE MULTICHANNEL INFRARED SEA TRUTH RADIOMETRIC CALIBRATOR (MISTRC)

Authors
SUAREZ MJ EMERY WJ WICK GA
Citation
Mj. Suarez et al., THE MULTICHANNEL INFRARED SEA TRUTH RADIOMETRIC CALIBRATOR (MISTRC), Journal of atmospheric and oceanic technology, 14(2), 1997, pp. 243-253
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Metereology & Atmospheric Sciences","Engineering, Marine
Journal title
Journal of atmospheric and oceanic technology → ACNP
ISSN journal
07390572
Volume
14
Issue
2
Year of publication
1997
Pages
243 - 253
Database
ISI
SICI code
0739-0572(1997)14:2<243:TMISTR>2.0.ZU;2-2
Abstract
A new multichannel infrared sea truth radiometer has been designed and built to improve validation of satellite-determined sea surface tempe rature. Horizontal grid polarized filters installed on the shortwave c hannels are very effective in reducing reflected solar radiation and i n improving the noise characteristics. The system uses a continuous (e very other cycle) seawater calibration technique. An analysis of the d ata from its first deployment is presented and recommendations are mad e for further improving the experimental method.