Atmospheric Correction Algorithm for Hyperspectral Remote Sensing of Ocean Color from Space
Abstract
Existing atmospheric correction algorithms for multichannel remote sensing of ocean color from space were designed for retrieving water-leaving radiances in the visible over clear deep ocean areas and cannot easily be modified for retrievals over turbid coastal waters. We have developed an atmospheric correction algorithm for hyperspectral remote sensing of ocean color with the near-future Coastal Ocean Imaging Spectrometer. The algorithm uses lookup tables generated with a vector radiative transfer code. Aerosol parameters are determined by a spectrum-matching technique that uses channels located at wavelengths longer than 0.86 mm. The aerosol information is extracted back to the visible based on aerosol models during the retrieval of water-leaving radiances. Quite reasonable water-leaving radiances have been obtained when our algorithm was applied to process hyperspectral imaging data acquired with an airborne imaging spectrometer.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 20, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA464318
Entities
People
- Bo-cai Gao
- Curtiss O. Davis
- Marcos J. Montes
- Ziauddin Ahmad
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory