Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Instrument Calibration01:12

Instrument Calibration

Instrument calibration is essential for ensuring that instruments produce accurate and consistent results. It is vital in manufacturing, healthcare, testing laboratories, and scientific research. Calibration processes are specific to each instrument and help enhance data accuracy. Each instrument has a unique calibration process tailored to its design and function to improve data accuracy.
Analytical Balance Calibration
An analytical balance measures mass and requires regular calibration to...
Uncertainty in Measurement: Reading Instruments02:46

Uncertainty in Measurement: Reading Instruments

Counting is the type of measurement that is free from uncertainty, provided the number of objects being counted does not change during the process. Such measurements result in exact numbers. By counting the eggs in a carton, for instance, one can determine exactly how many eggs are there in the carton. Similarly, the numbers of defined quantities are also exact. For example, 1 foot is exactly 12 inches, 1 inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters, and 1 gram is exactly 0.001 kilograms. Quantities...
Glassware Calibration01:11

Glassware Calibration

Accurate calibration of glassware, such as volumetric flasks, pipettes, and burettes, is essential to ensure accurate measurements in the analytical laboratory. Calibration helps maintain consistency across measurements and prevents errors arising from inaccurate volumes.
Volumetric flasks: Volumetric flasks are designed to prepare aqueous solutions of precise volumes accurately with a calibration line on the neck. To calibrate a volumetric flask, it is important to fill it with distilled...
Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Instrumentation01:26

Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy: Instrumentation

Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) is the common plasma source used in atomic emission spectroscopy (AES), a technique that detects and analyzes various elements in a sample. This method is often called inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES).
There are three main types of inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy  (ICP-AES) instruments: sequential, simultaneous multichannel, and Fourier transform instruments, with the latter being less commonly used.
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy: Instrumentation01:22

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy: Instrumentation

An atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) comprises several components: a radiation source, an atomizer, a monochromator, and a detector. The radiation source can be a hollow-cathode lamp (HCL) or an electrodeless-discharge lamp (EDL), both of which provide a narrow emission line of the required wavelength. However, some instruments use continuum sources and high-resolution monochromators to achieve a narrow range of radiation.
The atomizer used in AAS can be either a flame atomizer or an...
Calibration Curves: Correlation Coefficient01:10

Calibration Curves: Correlation Coefficient

In a linear calibration curve, there is a value called the calibration coefficient, denoted by 'r,' which measures the strength and the direction of association between two variables. The correlation coefficient value ranges from −1 to +1. A value of +1 indicates a perfect positive linear correlation, −1 denotes a perfect negative correlation, and 0 implies no correlation between the two variables. A positive correlation value establishes that as one variable increases, the other increases, and...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Gold wrist-assisted PFNA reduces internal complications and enhances recovery in obese osteoporotic patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures.

PloS one·2026
Same author

Physiotherapy at night: A multicentre prospective audit of respiratory-based physiotherapy services provided at night in Queensland.

Australian critical care : official journal of the Confederation of Australian Critical Care Nurses·2026
Same author

Feasibility of smartphone-based digital phenotyping to measure visual function and mental health outcomes in patients with inherited retinal diseases.

NPJ digital medicine·2026
Same author

Artificial intelligence and clinical informatics in UK ophthalmology training: a national cross-sectional survey.

BMC medical education·2026
Same author

Rational Design of Photoactivatable Avermectin Derivatives Enabling Root-Mediated Translocation and Foliar Light-Triggered Release.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry·2026
Same author

Design, Synthesis, and Biological Assessment of Potent Covalent Inhibitors of Insect UDP-<i>N</i>-acetylglucosamine Pyrophosphorylase.

Journal of agricultural and food chemistry·2026
Same journal

Compressed multi-scale entropy and its application in mechanical fault diagnosis.

The Review of scientific instruments·2026
Same journal

Bidirectional drive and multi-resolution adjustment across frequency bands in inertial impact piezoelectric motors via multimodal resonant vibration.

The Review of scientific instruments·2026
Same journal

A magnetic field sensor based on flaky Terfenol-D material and dual fiber grating.

The Review of scientific instruments·2026
Same journal

A novel E-field eight-way cavity combiner for high-power S-band applications.

The Review of scientific instruments·2026
Same journal

Constant radius blade spring suspended bench for vibration isolation.

The Review of scientific instruments·2026
Same journal

Qualification of infrared optical fibers and emitters for a spectrometer for in situ planetary exploration: Results from the TRIS (TRansmission and Illumination System) project.

The Review of scientific instruments·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Experimental and Data Analysis Workflow for Soft Matter Nanoindentation
13:04

Experimental and Data Analysis Workflow for Soft Matter Nanoindentation

Published on: January 18, 2022

Invited Article: Deep Impact instrument calibration.

Kenneth P Klaasen1, Michael F A'Hearn, Michael Baca

  • 1Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Mail Stop 306-392, 4800 Oak Grove Dr., Pasadena, California 91109, USA. kenneth.p.klaasen@jpl.nasa.gov

The Review of Scientific Instruments
|December 3, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

NASA

More Related Videos

Split Point Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification of Thermal-Optical Organic/Elemental Carbon Measurements
10:22

Split Point Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification of Thermal-Optical Organic/Elemental Carbon Measurements

Published on: September 7, 2019

SIVQ-LCM Protocol for the ArcturusXT Instrument
07:37

SIVQ-LCM Protocol for the ArcturusXT Instrument

Published on: July 23, 2014

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Experimental and Data Analysis Workflow for Soft Matter Nanoindentation
13:04

Experimental and Data Analysis Workflow for Soft Matter Nanoindentation

Published on: January 18, 2022

Split Point Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification of Thermal-Optical Organic/Elemental Carbon Measurements
10:22

Split Point Analysis and Uncertainty Quantification of Thermal-Optical Organic/Elemental Carbon Measurements

Published on: September 7, 2019

SIVQ-LCM Protocol for the ArcturusXT Instrument
07:37

SIVQ-LCM Protocol for the ArcturusXT Instrument

Published on: July 23, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Planetary Science
  • Astrophysics
  • Instrument Calibration

Background:

  • Accurate scientific interpretation of data from comet Tempel 1 relies on rigorous calibration of NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft instruments.
  • Ensuring data integrity is crucial for understanding cometary composition and evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform comprehensive calibrations on the four remote sensing imaging instruments aboard the Deep Impact spacecraft.
  • To quantify error sources and assess the performance of imaging and spectral instruments for comet Tempel 1 observations.

Main Methods:

  • Geometric, spatial, spectral, and radiometric calibrations were conducted for all instruments.
  • Analysis included quantification of noise, detector artifacts, scattered light, and radiation effects.
  • Instrument performance was assessed using metrics like point spread function (PSF) and signal-to-noise ratio.

Main Results:

  • Medium resolution instruments achieved near-theoretical spatial resolution (1.7 pixels FWHM).
  • High resolution camera was found to be out of focus (9 pixels FWHM).
  • Read noise, cross-talk, and non-linearity were quantified and corrected to varying degrees, with some limitations noted for IR spectrometer temperature variations.

Conclusions:

  • The calibration process enables reliable scientific interpretation of Deep Impact data.
  • Identified instrument limitations, such as the out-of-focus high-resolution camera, are crucial for data analysis.
  • A standardized processing pipeline ensures archival quality data for researchers.