Retrieval of pseudo-BRDF-adjusted surface reflectance at 440 nm from the Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS)

<p>In satellite remote sensing applications, enhancing the precision of level 2 (L2) algorithms relies heavily on the accurate estimation of the surface reflectance across the ultraviolet (UV) to visible (VIS) spectrum. However, the mutual dependence between the L2 algorithms and the surface r...

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Main Authors: S. Sim, S. Choi, D. Jung, J. Woo, N. Kim, S. Park, H. Kim, U. Jeong, H. Hong, K.-S. Han
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Published: Copernicus Publications 2024-09-01
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author S. Sim
S. Choi
D. Jung
J. Woo
N. Kim
S. Park
H. Kim
U. Jeong
H. Hong
K.-S. Han
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description <p>In satellite remote sensing applications, enhancing the precision of level 2 (L2) algorithms relies heavily on the accurate estimation of the surface reflectance across the ultraviolet (UV) to visible (VIS) spectrum. However, the mutual dependence between the L2 algorithms and the surface reflectance retrieval poses challenges, necessitating an alternative approach. To address this issue, many satellite algorithms generate Lambertian-equivalent reflectivity (LER) products as a priori surface reflectance data; however, this often results in an underestimation of these data. This study is the first to assess the applicability of background surface reflectance (BSR), derived using a semi-empirical bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) model, in an operational environmental satellite algorithm. This study pioneered the application of the BRDF model to hyperspectral satellite data at 440 nm, aiming to provide more realistic preliminary surface reflectance data. In this study, the Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS) data were used, and a comparative analysis of the GEMS BSR and GEMS LER retrieved in this study revealed an improvement in the relative root mean squared error (rRMSE) accuracy of 3 %. Additionally, a time series analysis across diverse land types indicated a greater stability exhibited by the BSR than by the LER. For further validation, the BSR was compared with other LER databases using ground-truth data, yielding superior simulation performance. These findings present a promising avenue for enhancing the accuracy of surface reflectance retrieval from hyperspectral satellite data, thereby advancing the practical applications of satellite remote sensing algorithms.</p>
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spelling doaj-art-9f0439745b7547a39c535b9436ef4e822025-08-20T01:55:18ZengCopernicus PublicationsAtmospheric Measurement Techniques1867-13811867-85482024-09-01175601561810.5194/amt-17-5601-2024Retrieval of pseudo-BRDF-adjusted surface reflectance at 440&thinsp;nm from the Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS)S. Sim0S. Choi1D. Jung2J. Woo3N. Kim4S. Park5H. Kim6U. Jeong7H. Hong8K.-S. Han9Division of Earth Environmental System Science (Major of Spatial Information System Engineering), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaPukyong National University Industry–University Cooperation Foundation, Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaDivision of Earth Environmental System Science (Major of Spatial Information System Engineering), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaDivision of Earth Environmental System Science (Major of Spatial Information System Engineering), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaMarine Big Data and A.I. Center, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology, Busan, Republic of KoreaDivision of Earth Environmental System Science (Major of Spatial Information System Engineering), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaDivision of Earth Environmental System Science (Major of Spatial Information System Engineering), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaDivision of Earth Environmental System Science (Major of Spatial Information System Engineering), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of KoreaEnvironmental Satellite Center, National Institute of Environmental Research, Incheon, Republic of KoreaDivision of Earth Environmental System Science (Major of Spatial Information System Engineering), Pukyong National University, Busan, Republic of Korea<p>In satellite remote sensing applications, enhancing the precision of level 2 (L2) algorithms relies heavily on the accurate estimation of the surface reflectance across the ultraviolet (UV) to visible (VIS) spectrum. However, the mutual dependence between the L2 algorithms and the surface reflectance retrieval poses challenges, necessitating an alternative approach. To address this issue, many satellite algorithms generate Lambertian-equivalent reflectivity (LER) products as a priori surface reflectance data; however, this often results in an underestimation of these data. This study is the first to assess the applicability of background surface reflectance (BSR), derived using a semi-empirical bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) model, in an operational environmental satellite algorithm. This study pioneered the application of the BRDF model to hyperspectral satellite data at 440 nm, aiming to provide more realistic preliminary surface reflectance data. In this study, the Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS) data were used, and a comparative analysis of the GEMS BSR and GEMS LER retrieved in this study revealed an improvement in the relative root mean squared error (rRMSE) accuracy of 3 %. Additionally, a time series analysis across diverse land types indicated a greater stability exhibited by the BSR than by the LER. For further validation, the BSR was compared with other LER databases using ground-truth data, yielding superior simulation performance. These findings present a promising avenue for enhancing the accuracy of surface reflectance retrieval from hyperspectral satellite data, thereby advancing the practical applications of satellite remote sensing algorithms.</p>https://amt.copernicus.org/articles/17/5601/2024/amt-17-5601-2024.pdf
spellingShingle S. Sim
S. Choi
D. Jung
J. Woo
N. Kim
S. Park
H. Kim
U. Jeong
H. Hong
K.-S. Han
Retrieval of pseudo-BRDF-adjusted surface reflectance at 440&thinsp;nm from the Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS)
Atmospheric Measurement Techniques
title Retrieval of pseudo-BRDF-adjusted surface reflectance at 440&thinsp;nm from the Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS)
title_full Retrieval of pseudo-BRDF-adjusted surface reflectance at 440&thinsp;nm from the Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS)
title_fullStr Retrieval of pseudo-BRDF-adjusted surface reflectance at 440&thinsp;nm from the Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS)
title_full_unstemmed Retrieval of pseudo-BRDF-adjusted surface reflectance at 440&thinsp;nm from the Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS)
title_short Retrieval of pseudo-BRDF-adjusted surface reflectance at 440&thinsp;nm from the Geostationary Environmental Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS)
title_sort retrieval of pseudo brdf adjusted surface reflectance at 440 thinsp nm from the geostationary environmental monitoring spectrometer gems
url https://amt.copernicus.org/articles/17/5601/2024/amt-17-5601-2024.pdf
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