This paper describes the AIRS science objectives, the instrument design and operation, the in-flight operational scenario, and the calibration plan. All aspects of the program are addressed here to demonstrate that the AIRS program is ready to transition to the flight segment of the program.


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    Title :

    Operational readiness for the Atmospheric Infrared Sounder (AIRS) on the earth observing system aqua spacecraft


    Contributors:
    Pagano, T. (author) / Aumann, H. (author) / Chahine, M. (author) / Karnik, A. (author) / Goodson, G. (author) / Schindler, R. (author) / Elliot, D. A. (author) / Hofstadter, M. (author)

    Conference:

    International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE) 46th Annual Meeting


    Publication date :

    2001-07-29


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English