MODIS Airborne Simulator (MAS)

MAS SPECTRAL RESPONSE FUNCTION (12 CHANNEL)

Overview
The MAS Spectral Response Function (SRF) describes its relative sensitivity to energy of different wavelengths and is determined in our calibration laboratory using a scanning monochromator and integrating sphere. These measurements are taken regularly to ensure that the highest quality data is delivered to the scientific community.

Prior to 1995, the MAS data system was capable of recording only 12 spectral bands at 8-bit resolution. This required unique instrument configurations for each Campaign.

BOREAS-IFC2 (12 Channel)
Data Channel Number	Spectral Band Number	Band Center Wavelength (µm)	Bandwidth @ 50% Response (µm)
01	01	0.547	0.043
02	02	0.664	0.055
03	04	0.745	0.040
04	05	0.786	0.040
05	06	0.834	0.042
06	07	0.875	0.041
07	09	0.945	0.043
08	10	1.623	0.057
09	20	2.142	0.047
10	32	3.900	0.150
11	45	11.002	0.448
12	46	12.032	0.447

Spectral Response Function

NASA Official: Matt Fladeland
Project Manager: James Jacobson
Website Editor: Eric Fraim
Last Updated: March 21, 2024