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.
Suggested Citation
Chander, G., Markham, B.L., and Helder, D., 2009, Summary of current radiometric calibration coefficients for Landsat MSS, TM, ETM+, and EO-1 ALI sensors: Remote Sensing of Environment, v. 113, no. 5, p. 893-903, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rse.2009.01.007.
| 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 |