研究目的
To modify the brightness temperatures measured by the AMSR2 to compensate for the difference in sizes of each frequency field of view (FOV) for more accurate geophysical retrievals.
研究成果
The AMSR2 L1R product, developed using the BG method, provides modified brightness temperatures that compensate for the difference in sizes of each frequency field of view. The product is recommended for use when multifrequency brightness temperatures are used simultaneously, as it generally offers better Fit Error values than the L1B product. However, adjustments may be needed in future versions to address cases where the target and source antenna patterns are similar.
研究不足
The Fit Error normally did not reach 0, and the modified brightness temperatures could have an unexpected value when too many negative components appeared in the weighting factors for a predetermined smoothing factor. Additionally, if the target and source antenna patterns were similar, the Fit Error for the L1R product was worse than for the L1B product because the center of the target antenna pattern was always in the center of the 89.0 GHz (A) channel antenna pattern.