Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
We describe the design and performance of a 180 GHz correlation radiometer suitable for remote sensing. The radiometer provides continuous comparisons between a the observed signal and a reference load to provide stable radiometric baselines. The radiometer was assembled and tested using parts from the GeoSTAR-II instrument and is fully compatible with operation in a synthetic aperture radiometer or as a standalone technology for use in microwave sounding and imaging. This new radiometer was tested over several days easily demonstrating the required 6 hour stability requirement for observations of mean brightness temperature for a geostationary instrument.
Keywords:
Instrumentation and Photography; Earth Resources and Remote Sensing
Type:
International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium; Jul 21, 2013 - Jul 26, 2013; Melbourne; Australia
Format:
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