Spectral information retrieval from integrated broadband photodiode UV measurements

We propose an algorithm to retrieve the global features of the spectral dependence of the ultraviolet (UV) irradiance from integrated, broadband UV measurements performed with a set of photodiodes with different UV filters. This fit, when applied to ground based measurements and compared to the inci...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Vázquez Martínez, Luis, Zorzano, María Paz, Jiménez, Salvador
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2007
País:España
Institución:Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)
Repositorio:Docta Complutense
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:docta.ucm.es:20.500.14352/49692
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/49692
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:537.8(076)
Detectors
Ultraviolet
Remote sensing and sensors
Aerosol detection Scattering
Electromagnetismo
2202 Electromagnetismo
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Sumario:We propose an algorithm to retrieve the global features of the spectral dependence of the ultraviolet (UV) irradiance from integrated, broadband UV measurements performed with a set of photodiodes with different UV filters. This fit, when applied to ground based measurements and compared to the incident Solar spectral irradiance on the top of the atmosphere, may be used to extract the spectral dependence of the UV opacity and the most relevant parameters characterizing the scattering with atmospheric aerosol (Angstrom exponent, etc) as well as the biological effective doses. In this way, using a set of photodiodes instead of a spectrophotometer, one may get spectral information within very low mass, package and weight constraints, which is particular useful for space missions. We consider its application for the rover-based exploration of the Martian ground which is subjected to daily and seasonal opacity variations.