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SITES Spectral calibration workshop

03/03/2021 « Back
Calibration of a Skye Ltd. multispectral sensor (large tripod) using a reflectance panel (small tripod). Photo: Lars Eklundh. Calibration of a Skye Ltd. multispectral sensor (large tripod) using a reflectance panel (small tripod). Photo: Lars Eklundh.

The multispectral sensors used in SITES Spectral are regularly calibrated, to monitor their performance and detect possible misfunctioning. By training the personnel at each station, the time the sensors are not collecting data is reduced and the frequency of calibrations can be increased to once a year. Therefore, SITES recently organized a calibration workshop for personnel at the stations.

The workshop had several aims. First, to share knowledge among the stations and technical stuff and strengthen skills within SITES Spectral. Second, to improve the efficiency of data collection and quality. Last but not least, it is positive for the staff at the stations to have a comprehensive understanding of the entire data generating process.

During the workshop, there were discussions about the necessary equipment, the best time and place to perform the calibration, the calibration process itself, and report of results on a calibration certificate. It was an interactive conversation where all participants shared their knowledge and experience for creating the best conditions for reinforcing the fundamentals needed to perform the calibration at their station.

Text: Virginia Garcia.
 

The Workshop was held on 17 February 2021 and was run by Virginia Garcia, Research Engineer in SITES Spectral (virginia.garcia@nateko.lu.se). Given Covid-19 restrictions, the workshop was held online. Personnel from seven SITES stations participated.

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