A Framework for Quantifying the Impacts of Sub-Pixel Reflectance Variance and Covariance on Cloud Optical Thickness and Effective Radius Retrievals Based on the Bi-Spectral Method.

Abstract: The so-called bi-spectral method retrieves cloud optical thickness (t) and cloud droplet effective radius (re)…

Climate Controls on Tree Growth in the Western Mediterranean

Abstract: The first large-scale network of tree-ring chronologies from the western Mediterranean (WM; 32 deg N-43…

Impact of Climate Change on Heat-Related Mortality in Jiangsu Province, China

Abstract: A warming climate is anticipated to increase the future heat-related total mortality in urban areas.…

Fourier Transform Methods (Chapter 4.)

Abstract: This chapter describes the use of Fourier transform spectrometers (FTS) for accurate spectrophotometry over a…

Cryogenic Thermal Absorptance Measurements on Small-Diameter Stainless Steel Tubing

Abstract: The Mid Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on the James Webb Space Telescope includes a mechanical cryocooler…

SpaceCube Technology Brief Hybrid Data Processing System

Abstract: The intent of this presentation is to give status to multiple audience types on the…

The Magentospheric Multiscale Constellation

Abstract: The Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) mission is the fourth mission of the Solar Terrestrial Probe (STP)…

Model-Based Systems Engineering in Concurrent Engineering Centers

Abstract: Concurrent Engineering Centers (CECs) are specialized facilities with a goal of generating and maturing engineering…

Current Design Criteria for MMOD Impact of Metallic Pressurized Tanks

Abstract: Most spacecraft have at least one pressurized vessel on board. For robotic spacecraft, it is…

Infrared Testing of the Wide-field Infrared Survey Telescope Grism Using Computer Generated Holograms

Abstract: Infrared Computer Generated Holograms (CGHs) were designed, manufactured and used to measure the performance of…