MIPAS Level 1B algorithms overview: operational processing and characterization
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This paper gives an overview of the MIPAS Level 1B (L1B) processor whose main objective is to calibrate atmospheric measurements radiometrically, spectrally and geo-located. It presents also the results of instrument characterization done on ground and during the first years inflight. An accurate calibration is mandatory for high quality atmospheric retrievals. MIPAS has shown very good performance and stability. The noise equivalent spectral radiance ranges from 3 to 50 nW/(cm2 sr cm−1) and is well within the requirements over nearly the whole spetral range. The systematic radiometric error is estimated to be within 1 or 2% in most situations.
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Mipas Level 1B algorithms overview
MIPAS Level 1B algorithms overview: operational processing and characterization A. Kleinert, G. Aubertin, G. Perron, M. Birk, G. Wagner, F. Hase, H. Nett, and R. Poulin ABB Bomem Inc., 585 Blvd. Charest East, Québec, G1K 9H4, Canada Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe GmbH, Institut für Meteorologie und Klimaforschung, P.O. Box 3640, 76021 Karlsruhe, Germany Remote Sensing Technology Institute, German ...
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