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    • Environmental monitoring
    • Remote sensing technology
    • Atmospheric chemistry

    Background:

    • Accurate calibration is crucial for the performance of sulfur dioxide (SO2) cameras.
    • Existing calibration methods may lack accuracy in diverse environmental conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a real-time continuous calibration method for SO2 cameras.
    • To improve the accuracy of SO2 camera measurements, especially under challenging conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • A real-time continuous calibration method was developed for SO2 cameras.
    • The method incorporates a moderate resolution spectrometer and accounts for realistic radiative transfer.
    • Effectiveness was verified through simulations and experimental data.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed calibration method significantly reduces calibration error.
    • Error reduction ranged from 20% to 80% compared to traditional cell calibration.
    • The method demonstrated superior performance in scenarios with long distances, poor visibility, and optically thick plumes.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed real-time continuous calibration method enhances SO2 camera accuracy.
    • This approach offers a more reliable solution for SO2 monitoring in various environmental settings.
    • Improved calibration is vital for precise atmospheric pollutant assessment.