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LDO-ID 2016-03-03-05

Title Sentinel-3 SLSTR In-Orbit Performance and Calibration - Early Results

Abstract

The instrument and mission teams have prepared a detailed plan for evaluating and optimizing the in-orbit performance of the Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer. Level-0 and level-1 data products will be used to characterize the performance of the signal channel noise, dynamic range, and calibration; scan mechanism performance, instrument thermometry, blackbodies and visible calibration system at the start of the mission. Importantly the results will be compared against the pre-flight calibration data to determine any changes from ground-to-orbit. In this paper the authors present the available results of the early in-orbit characterization of the instrument performance and the impact on the calibration.

Authors Smith David, Polehampton Edward, Coppo Peter Mario, Brandani Fabio, Dattolo Alessandro, Nieke Jens

Type Paper for Seminar/Symposium/Conference

Media ESA - Living Planet Symposium 2016 (09-13 May 2016, Prague, Czech Republic)

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Anno 2016