Mathematics – Logic
Scientific paper
Dec 2008
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008agufm.p51b1407k&link_type=abstract
American Geophysical Union, Fall Meeting 2008, abstract #P51B-1407
Mathematics
Logic
1060 Planetary Geochemistry (5405, 5410, 5704, 5709, 6005, 6008), 3672 Planetary Mineralogy And Petrology (5410), 5464 Remote Sensing, 5494 Instruments And Techniques, 7538 Solar Irradiance
Scientific paper
The precise determination of the solar irradiance (or extraterrestrial spectrum - ETS) is of primary importance for converting space-borne remote sensing radiance data to accurate reflectance values necessary for geological interpretations of planetary surfaces. Historically, the ETS has been determined from either calculating an emitted spectrum based on the Sun's composition, or modeling and removing atmospheric interferences on a solar spectrum obtained by telescopic observations, aircraft, and/or ground measurements. However, modeling an atmosphere is incredibly complex. A solar spectrum thus measured is replete with absorptions caused by molecular vibrations of atmospheric gases and scattering by particulates at wavelengths that would otherwise be diagnostic of petrological or atmospherical properties. An ETS calculated from these measurements must make some general assumptions about atmospheric conditions at the time of acquisition in order to compensate for their effects. However, variations in local pressures, humidity, and particulate compositions present a many-bodied problem that preclude a truly accurate model. Nevertheless, these model spectra are the basis for the ETS used for atmospheric and planetary surface studies. The Spectral Irradiance Monitor (SIM) onboard the Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) provides a better alternative to theoretically-derived ETS by directly measuring the solar irradiance, outside the Earth's atmosphere. For almost six years, SIM has been taking daily measurements of the ETS at wavelengths between 200 and 2400 nm. This spectral range covers most absorption bands diagnostic of mafic mineralogy, thus making SIM's data ideal for terrestrial planetary mapping. Furthermore, SIM's daily measurements allow for enhanced meteorologic studies of other planetary atmospheres. SIM's spectral resolution and signal to noise ratio meet or exceed the sensitivity of current spectrometer detectors.
Harder Jens
Kramer Georgiana
McCord T.
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