A calibration experiment using the millimeter-wave imaging radiometer at the UK Meteorological Office calibration facility

The NASA Millimeter-wave Imaging Radiometer (MIR) was recently calibrated at the United Kingdom Meteorological Office radiometer calibration facility. Calibration data acquired at multiple reference temperatures were used to calculate correction factors that compensate for antenna beam efficiencies. These factors were then applied to another data set. Results demonstrate improved instrument calibration.

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