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A float-based Ocean color vicarious calibration program

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Andrew H. Barnard *
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Emmanuel Boss
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Nils Haëntjens
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Cristina Orrico
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Paul Chamberlain
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Robert Frouin
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Matthew R. Mazloff
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Jing Tan
DOI:10.3389/frsen.2024.1373540delete
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Abstract

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Ocean color satellites require a procedure known as System Vicarious Calibration (SVC) after launch as the pre-launch and on-orbit calibration accuracy is insufficient. The current approach for determination of post-launch SVC uses a single fixed measurement location and may be susceptible to unexpected biases in satellite processing algorithms. Here we describe a novel SVC program which is based on a high resolution and high accuracy radiometric system integrated with an autonomous profiling float (providing a buoyancy engine, physical observations, and communication). This float + radiometer (HyperNav) system can be shipped via air, land, ocean and is deployable from small boats. This SVC program relies on multiple deployment sites with associated facilities to collect a significant amount of SVC quality data in a relatively short time. It has centralized logistics and command-and-control centers ensuring easy access to information regarding the status of each asset and to ensure floats stay within a certain ocean area. The development of the program has been associated with the launch of NASA's PACE satellite and has been executed by academic institutions in collaboration with an industrial partner. Other approaches for a future float-based operational SVC program are discussed.
Keywords:
ocean color remote sensing
system vicarious calibration
ocean optics
radiometry
governance

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Frontiers in Remote Sensing
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