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13 August 2022 Multiple-instrument-based spectral irradiance of the Moon
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Abstract

A model of lunar spectral irradiance incorporates data from multiple spacecraft and surface telescopic observations. Using 12 data sources derived from 90,000 lunar images, models that are smooth across both geometry and wavelength and involve only about 35 derived coefficients are found with a mean weighted residual of <0.5 % . An irradiance libration model derived from lunar orbiter observations is used to reduce the number of coefficients required. Derivation uses iterative assignment of a single scaling factor for each band in each instrument, which is effectively the long-term lunar calibration coefficient for that band. Calibration of 26 instruments and two other published models reveals that although eight instruments agree within about 3% over 400 to 840 nm, some large biases exist. The model provides a sensitive assessment of instrument response trends.

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Hugh H. Kieffer "Multiple-instrument-based spectral irradiance of the Moon," Journal of Applied Remote Sensing 16(3), 038502 (13 August 2022). https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JRS.16.038502
Received: 22 December 2021; Accepted: 20 July 2022; Published: 13 August 2022
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KEYWORDS
Calibration

Data modeling

Instrument modeling

Space operations

Reflectivity

Polarization

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