MODIS cross-talk effects and areas of potential performance differences for Terra from Aqua characteristics

摘要

Optical and electronic cross-talk effects are present in the Terra MODIS sensor. Those effects are reviewed and the physical (engineering) characteristics that give rise to the effects are described when they are known. The potential for performance degradation also is assessed for each effect. The long-term consequence of these effects is to give rise to Terra MODIS to Aqua MODIS performance trend differences and researchers are cautioned to use care in interpretation of these trend differences as potential diurnal environmental effects.