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    • Astrophysics

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    • Accurate Earth radiation measurements are crucial for understanding climate dynamics.
    • Geosynchronous orbit offers continuous monitoring capabilities.
    • Existing systems may have limitations in spectral and spatial resolution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To design and develop advanced Earth radiation measurement systems for geosynchronous orbit.
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    • To improve the identification of surface and atmospheric scene types.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a four-channel radiometer using Cassegrain telescope and segmented aperture technology.
    • Integration of a nine-channel multispectral camera with Si and InGaAs detectors.
    • Deployment in geosynchronous orbit for simultaneous full-disk observations.

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    • Simultaneous measurement of four Earth radiation bands (0.3–50µm) with 20 km spatial resolution.
    • Acquisition of nine spectral bands (0.44–2µm) for visible and infrared imaging.
    • Accurate identification of surface and atmospheric scene types.

    Conclusions:

    • The designed system provides comprehensive Earth radiation data from geosynchronous orbit.
    • Enables in-depth analysis of radiative characteristics and scene types.
    • Facilitates more precise evaluation of radiative forcing impacts on Earth's energy budget.