Optical payloads for space missions / edited by Shen-En Qian ; contributors, Steven G. Ackleson [and one hundred eighty-five others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Qian, Shen-En, editor.

Ackleson, Steven G., contributor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space vehicles--Optical equipment.

Space vehicles.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1004 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chichester, Enlgnad : Wiley, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Optical Payloads for Space Missions is a comprehensive collection of optical spacecraft payloads with contributions by leading international rocket-scientists and instrument builders. * Covers various applications, including earth observation, communications, navigation, weather, and sciencesatellites and deep space exploration * Each chapter covers one or more specific optical payload * Contains a review chapter which provides readers with an overview on the background, current status, trends, and future prospects of the optical payloads * Provides information on the principles of the optical spacecraft payloads, missions' background, motivation and challenges, as well as the scientific returns, benefits and applications

Contents:

Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors List; Preface; Part One Overview; Chapter 1 Review of Spaceborne Optical Payloads; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Imaging Spectroscopy Sensors; 1.3 Multispectral Sensors; 1.4 Fourier Transform Spectrometers; 1.5 Lidar and Active Sensors; 1.6 Spectrometers and Radiometers; 1.7 Other Types of Optical Sensors; 1.8 Optical Sensors for Nanosatellites and Microsatellites; 1.9 Summary; Reference; Part Two Imaging Spectrometers; Chapter 2 Hyperspectral Imager for the Coastal Ocean on the International Space Station; 2.1 Introduction

2.2 Goals and Requirement 2.3 Sensor Description; 2.4 Calibration and Characterization; 2.5 On-Orbit Sensor Performance; 2.6 HICO Operations; 2.7 Data Processing and Dissemination System; 2.8 Lessons Learned; 2.9 Science and Applications; 2.10 Conclusion; Dedication; References; Chapter 3 Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on Terra and Aqua Missions; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 MODIS Instrument; 3.3 Prelaunch Calibration and Characterization; 3.4 On-orbit Operations and Calibration; 3.5 Instrument Performance; 3.6 Science Products and Applications; 3.7 Lessons Learned; 3.8 Conclusion

Acknowledgments References; Chapter 4 Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer for Ocean Colour on board ENVISAT; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 MERIS Instrument; 4.3 On-ground Instrument Characterisation; 4.4 MERIS In-Orbit Calibration; 4.5 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 5 Visible and Near-infrared Imaging Spectrometer aboard Chinese Chang'E 3 Spacecraft; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Design of VNIS; 5.3 System Calibration; 5.4 Ground Verification; 5.5 In-Orbit Operation of VNIS; 5.6 Data processing of VNIS; 5.7 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References

Chapter 6 Hyperspectral Imager Onboard Indian Mini Satellite 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Mission Goals and Constraints; 6.3 Detailed Description of IMS1-HySI Payload; 6.4 Calibration and Correction; 6.5 Instrument Performance and Test Results; 6.6 Data System; 6.7 On-Orbit Operations; 6.8 Lessons Learned During Instrument Design and Build; 6.9 Science and Applications; 6.10 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 7 Environmental Mapping and Analysis Program - A German Hyperspectral Mission; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Instrument Concept, Parameters and Technologies

7.3 Calibration and Correction 7.4 Instrument SNR Performance; 7.5 Data System; 7.6 On-Orbit Operations; 7.7 Preparatory Program for Science and Applications; 7.8 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 8 Hyperspectral Payload for Italian PRISMA Programme; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Instrument Overview; 8.3 Thermo-Mechanical Design; 8.4 Optical Head; 8.5 Telescope; 8.6 Hyperspectral Imager; 8.7 Mechanisms; 8.8 Current Status; 8.9 Conclusion; Acknowledgments; References

Chapter 9 Hyperspectral Imager Suite (HISUI): Japanese Spaceborne Hyperspectral Imager for Resource and Environmental Mapping

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781118945278

1118945271

9781118945179

1118945174

9781118945261

1118945263

OCLC:

910009538