LDCM Calibration and Validation Activities

Calibration and Validation (Cal/Val) is an important aspect of any remote sensing system, to ensure integrity of user products. The goal of the LDCM Cal/Val team is to ensure the radiometric, geometric, and spatial accuracy of remotely sensed imagery.

This goal is met through six functions:

Develop characterization, correction and calibration algorithms
Develop an LDCM data simulator
Characterize sensor performance
Determine calibration parameters
Characterize product performance
Anomaly resolution

These functions operate throughout the life cycle of the sensor, and begin before launch and continue throughout on-orbit operations.