Performance Assessment of Water Insight SpectroPhotometer with Three Channels (WISP-3) Against the Standard of Ocean Optics Protocols
Abstract
In the FP7 project GLaSS, seven groups from different European countries co-operate on the preparation of the uptake of Sentinel data, including use cases to demonstrate the applicability of this new high-resolution data on lakes with a large range of optical properties. Within GLaSS there are work packages on validation, algorithm comparisons and atmospheric correction that require comparable and high quality in situ measurements of the lakes. Unfortunately, the type of radiometric instruments and lab techniques used by the partners are different with regard to specification, performance and sensitivity. Hence, it is very important to use standard protocols to make sure the results are comparable and requirements are fulfilled before validating results. The Ocean Optics Protocols for SeaWiFS Validation, later upgraded to “Ocean Optics Protocols For Satellite Ocean Colour Sensor Validation” [3] are set up to allow such harmonization. GLaSS made a start with the development of dedicated protocols for optical measurements and satellite validation for inland waters of different types. Because several GLaSS partners use the WISP-3 radiometer for reflectance measurements, extra attention is put to check the performance of this instrument with regard to the protocols.
- Publication:
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Sentinel-3 for Science Workshop
- Pub Date:
- December 2015
- Bibcode:
- 2015ESASP.734E..18G