Scheduled for launch in January 2024, the PACE mission represents NASA’s next investment in ocean biology, clouds, and aerosol data records. A key feature of PACE is the inclusion of an advanced satellite radiometer known as the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI), a global mapping radiometer that combines multispectral and hyperspectral remote sensing. This paper describes the methods used for pre-launch calibration of OCI and considerations to ensure the combination of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and instrument effects meet uncertainty and performance requirements. General considerations when designing a calibration campaign are also discussed.
Pre-Launch Calibration Methods of OCI on the Pace Mission
International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) ; 2023 ; Pasadena, CA, US
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