Radiometric calibration of satellite sensors in the visible and near infrared - History and outlook

Documentation for radiometric calibration of visible and near infrared sensors viewing the earth has been quite limited in the past. Recent quantitative use of satellite radiometry suggests the need for better information concerning instrumentation, estimation of atmospheric effects, and ground verification of satellite measured radiances. An example from the thermal infrared spectral region illustrates that analysis algorithms provide the link between satellite-derived results and the required accuracy of satellite calibration.