The Next Generation Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS-NG): Characteristics and Developmental Status and First Light Laboratory Measurements

Robert O. Green, JPL, rog@jpl.nasa.gov (Presenter)

Spectroscopic measurements acquired by the NASA Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS) have been used to advance a range of Earth science investigations over the past two decades. Currently there are numerous refereed journal articles that use AVIRIS measurements. The calibrated, high signal-to-noise ratio and high uniformity measurements of AVIRIS have been used to pursue a range of terrestrial ecosystem research. These include mapping the spatial distribution of ecosystem components and plant functional type as well as retrieving parameters of ecosystem function, physiology, biogeochemistry and disturbance.

In August 2009 NASA began development of the Next Generation Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS-NG). AVIRIS-NG will exceed the spectral, radiometric and spatial measurement capabilities of AVIRIS-classic and support existing and new terrestrial ecology science. AVIRIS-NG is planned to be available for the 2012 flight season. The first light measurements of AVIRIS-NG were successfully acquired on the 22nd of October 2010. The initial cross-track spectral smile was assessed as >95% uniform. The science measurement characteristics of AVIRIS-NG, development status and current laboratory measurements are presented.

Presentation Type:  Poster

Session:  Global Change Impact & Vulnerability   (Tue 11:30 AM)

Associated Project(s): 

• Green, Robert: Next Generation AVIRIS Airborne Mission Assistance and Collaboration ...details

Poster Location ID: 184