Abstract:
SMAP and SMOS have been successfully providing L-band brightness temperature (Tb) since 2015 and 2011, respectively [1, 2]. Since both missions provide Low Earth Orbit ob...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
SMAP and SMOS have been successfully providing L-band brightness temperature (Tb) since 2015 and 2011, respectively [1, 2]. Since both missions provide Low Earth Orbit observation at the same frequency, inter-calibration of brightness temperatures measured from these two missions leading to a consistent Tb record is critical in order to have consistent and reliable science datasets. For a radiometer, stability testing and drift monitoring of measured brightness temperature are often performed by comparing measured Tb with estimated Tb using in-situ temperature measurement and/or higher frequency microwave observations. Therefore having one additional reference Tb measured by another radiometer will help characterize and calibrate a radiometer with higher accuracy and benefit both missions.
Date of Conference: 23-28 July 2017
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 04 December 2017
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Electronic ISSN: 2153-7003