An airborne multi‐angle TIR/VNIR imaging system

The airborne multi‐angle TIR/VNIR imaging system (AMTIS) is a program to build and operate a prototype three‐channel multi‐angle imaging system. Scheduled to be operating before the end of year 2000. AMTIS will work in three scanning modes, viewing a target at least nine programmable directions. It will provide high quality data in visible/near infrared and thermal infrared spectral bands for use in deriving geophysical parameters, such as bidirectional reflectance factors. The current status of the system under construction and plans for its operation are reviewed.