Measuring precision and accuracy drift of radiometer-reported brightness temperature

Authors :: Goodberlet, Mark A.
Mead, James B.
Source :: IEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing. Nov, 2008, Vol. 46 Issue 11, p3827, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Methods described in the IEEE standards for frequency generator stability can be used to estimate the precision of brightness temperature measurements made by a microwave radiometer. The application of these methods and the inherent assumptions are reviewed. A simple statistic is proposed for use in estimating accuracy drift. Index Terms--Calibration, microwave radiometry, microwave receivers, radiometry, remote sensing.

Subjects :: Remote sensing -- Methods
Radiometers -- Usage
Accuracy and precision -- Research
Brightness (Photometry) -- Measurement
Temperature measurements -- Methods
Calibration -- Methods
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Earth sciences
Electronics and electrical industries

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