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    Area of Science:

    • Earth Science
    • Atmospheric Science
    • Remote Sensing Technology

    Background:

    • The Nimbus 4 satellite carried the Infrared Interferometer Spectrometer (IRIS-D), an upgraded instrument compared to its predecessor, IRIS-B, on Nimbus 3.
    • IRIS-D was designed to record thermal emission spectra of Earth.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the design and performance of the IRIS-D instrument.
    • To highlight the design improvements of IRIS-D compared to IRIS-B.
    • To demonstrate the instrument's capabilities using orbital data.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a Michelson interferometer design for spectral measurements.
    • Recorded thermal emission spectra in the 400-1600 cm⁻¹ range.
    • Achieved a spectral resolution of 2.8 cm⁻¹ with a noise equivalent radiance of 0.5-1 erg sec⁻¹ cm⁻² ster⁻¹ cm.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully recorded Earth's thermal emission spectra from Earth orbit.
    • Demonstrated improved performance and design features over the previous IRIS-B instrument.
    • Provided spectral data showcasing the capabilities of the IRIS-D.

    Conclusions:

    • The IRIS-D instrument represented a significant advancement in interferometer technology for Earth observation.
    • The recorded spectra validated the instrument's performance and spectral resolution.
    • The data collected contributes to understanding Earth's atmospheric composition and thermal properties.