1. A Wavelength-Dependent Visible and Infrared Spectrophotometric Function for the Moon based on ROLO Data
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Buratti, B. J, Hicks, M. D, Nettles, J, Staid, M, Pieters, C. M, Sunshine, J, Boardman, J, and Stone, T. C
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Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration - Abstract
The USGS's Robotic Lunar Observatory (ROLO) dedicated ground-based lunar calibration project obtained photometric observations of the Moon over the spectral range attainable from Earth (0.347-2.39 microns) and over solar phase angles of 1.55 deg -97 deg . From these observations, we derived empirical lunar surface solar phase functions for both the highlands and maria that can be used for a wide range of applications. The functions can be used to correct for the effects of viewing geometry to produce lunar mosaics, spectra, and quick-look products for future lunar missions and ground-based observations. Our methodology can be used for a wide range of objects for which multiply scattered radiation is not significant, including all but the very brightest asteroids and moons.
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- 2011
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