Linear polarization sensitivity specifications for space-borne instruments

Details Linear polarization sensitivity specifications for space-borne instruments Linear polarization sensitivity specifications for space-borne instruments

Dec 1992

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992spie.1746..148m&link_type=abstract

In: Polarization analysis and measurement; Proceedings of the Meeting, San Diego, CA, July 19-21, 1992 (A93-33401 12-35), p. 148

Mathematics

1

Optical Materials, Polarimetry, Polarized Light, Remote Sensing, Satellite-Borne Instruments, Sensitivity, Accuracy, Mathematical Models, Matrices (Mathematics), Specifications, Spectroradiometers, Stokes Theorem (Vector Calculus)

Scientific paper

The radiometric accuracy of space-borne instruments such as radiometers and spectroradiometers which make measurements of the earth and other celestial objects can be compromised by the linear polarization sensitivity (LPS) induced by the optical system. Most of these optical systems contain optical elements whose reflectance or transmission is polarization dependent, such as diffraction gratings, folding and scanning mirrors, dichroic filters, and optical fibers. Optical system incorporating such elements generally display linear polarization sensitivity; different linear polarization states incident with equal radiometric power will be measured as different power levels. If the incident polarization state is unknown, the linear polarization sensitivity cannot be compensated during the data reduction. The light reflected from the earth and other planets and moons is usually partially linearly polarized, but in a random distribution. Thus, to make accurate radiometric measurements of these bodies, a radiometer or spectrometer should have a low level of linear polarization sensitivity. This paper contains a mathematical description of LPS, contains references to systems which have imposed a LPS specification, describes some of the sources of LPS, describes how to model LPS by polarization ray tracing, and discusses methods to reduce the LPS of an optical system.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Linear polarization sensitivity specifications for space-borne instruments does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Linear polarization sensitivity specifications for space-borne instruments, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Linear polarization sensitivity specifications for space-borne instruments will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1143762