Performance modeling of earth resources remote sensors
Abstract
A technique is presented for constructing a mathematical model of an earth resources remote sensor. The technique combines established models of electronic and optical components with formulated models of scan and vibration effects, and it includes a model of the radiation effects of the earth's atmosphere. The resulting composite model is useful for predicting in-flight sensor performance, and a descriptive set of performance parameters is derived in terms of the model. A method is outlined for validating the model for each sensor of interest. The validation for one airborne infrared scanning system is accomplished in part by a satisfactory comparison of predicted response with laboratory data for that sensor.
- Publication:
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IBM Journal of Research and Development
- Pub Date:
- January 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976IBMJ...20...29K
- Keywords:
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- Earth Resources Program;
- Mathematical Models;
- Multispectral Band Scanners;
- Performance Prediction;
- Remote Sensors;
- Spacecraft Performance;
- Infrared Scanners;
- Linear Systems;
- Radiation Effects;
- Radiative Transfer;
- Transfer Functions;
- Instrumentation and Photography