AirMISR Multi-Angle Forest Radiance Data from 2003

August 24, 2003 data from an airborne campaign over the Bartlett Experimental Forest in New Hampshire, USA. The dataset contains two runs, each providing Level 1B1 radiometric and Level 1B2 georectified radiance products from nine distinct camera angles, collected by the NASA ER-2 aircraft using a pivoting gimbal system. Provided by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, this data supports studies of Earth's ecology and climate by simulating satellite-based multi-angle observations.

Use Cases

• Analyzing bi-directional reflectance distribution functions (BRDF) using radiance data from nine distinct view angles.
• Validating satellite-based MISR data products with higher-resolution airborne imagery over a forested test site.
• Studying forest canopy structure and light interception using multi-angle georectified radiance (Level 1B2) data.
• Assessing radiometric calibration and atmospheric correction techniques with Level 1B1 radiometric product data.

Strengths

• Provides multi-angle imagery from nine distinct view angles per run, enabling detailed BRDF analysis.
• Offers two processing levels: Level 1B1 radiometric and Level 1B2 georectified radiance products for different analytical needs.
• Data was collected with a high spatial resolution, with a nadir instantaneous field-of-view of 7m x 6m.

Limitations

• Specific column names, row counts, and total dataset size are not provided by any source.
• Sources conflict on license information: one platform lists 'other-license-specified' while others list it as unknown.

Provenance

Source

Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, California for NASA.

Collection Method

Acquired by the Airborne Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (AirMISR) instrument on a NASA ER-2 aircraft using a single camera on a pivoting gimbal mount.

Time Range

2003-08-24

Freshness

2026-03-13 19:16:30.173227

Geography

Bartlett Experimental Forest, New Hampshire, USA.