Polarization considerations in the multi-angle imager for aerosols (MAIA)

Julie M. Gillis; Russell A. Chipman; David J. Diner; Matthew B. Dubin

doi:10.1117/12.2309332

14 May 2018 Polarization considerations in the multi-angle imager for aerosols (MAIA)

Julie M. Gillis, Russell A. Chipman, David J. Diner, Matthew B. Dubin

Proceedings Volume 10655, Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XIII; 1065507 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309332
Event: SPIE Commercial + Scientific Sensing and Imaging, 2018, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The significant effects of aerosols on public health and climate drive a growing necessity for the characterization of particulate matter in air pollutants. The earth-orbiting Multi-Angle Imager for Aerosols (MAIA) instrument will combine radiance and polarization measurements to derive features of ground-level particulate matter. The optical design requires an in-depth analysis of several key polarization factors in order to meet stringent requirements on radiometric and polarimetric accuracy. A simple two-layer optical coating, a pair of achromatic quarter-wave plates, and analysis of the polarization aberrations are used to minimize the effects of polarization errors and achieve high polarimetric accuracy.

Conference Presentation

Citation Download Citation

Julie M. Gillis, Russell A. Chipman, David J. Diner, and Matthew B. Dubin "Polarization considerations in the multi-angle imager for aerosols (MAIA)", Proc. SPIE 10655, Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XIII, 1065507 (14 May 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309332

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available