Summary of current radiometric calibration coefficients for Landsat MSS, TM, ETM+, and EO-1 ALI sensors
Remote Sensing of Environment
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Abstract
This paper provides a summary of the current equations and rescaling factors for converting calibrated Digital Numbers (DNs) to absolute units of at-sensor spectral radiance, Top-Of-Atmosphere (TOA) reflectance, and at-sensor brightness temperature. It tabulates the necessary constants for the Multispectral Scanner (MSS), Thematic Mapper (TM), Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus (ETM+), and Advanced Land Imager (ALI) sensors. These conversions provide a basis for standardized comparison of data in a single scene or between images acquired on different dates or by different sensors. This paper forms a needed guide for Landsat data users who now have access to the entire Landsat archive at no cost.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Summary of current radiometric calibration coefficients for Landsat MSS, TM, ETM+, and EO-1 ALI sensors |
| Series title | Remote Sensing of Environment |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.rse.2009.01.007 |
| Volume | 113 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Year Published | 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Remote Sensing of Environment |
| First page | 893 |
| Last page | 903 |
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