Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 41, Issue 9, 913004(2014)

Research of Geometric Calibration of the Earth Annular Ultraviolet Limb Imager

Yang Xiaohu*, Wang Shurong, and Huang Yu
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    Considering the design feature and requirement in high precision of geometric calibration of the earth annular ultraviolet (UV) limb imager, a new method based on UV collimator, high precision theodolite and six-dimension rotator is proposed. Geometric calibration is done as soon as the new device is built-up. The result shows an agreement of 2 pixel or less with the theoretical design in limb altitude and a biggest deviation of 25 pixel in limb azimuth orientation. The combined standard uncertainty analysis indicates a 0.488 pixel and a 0.612 pixel uncertainty in limb altitude and azimuth orientation respectively, both reaching sub-pixel precision. With the successful accomplishment of the geometric calibration, the method and the device offer an important reference and a realized platform for the pre-optic-mechanical installing and measuring of the similar type of instrument.

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    Yang Xiaohu, Wang Shurong, Huang Yu. Research of Geometric Calibration of the Earth Annular Ultraviolet Limb Imager[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2014, 41(9): 913004

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    Received: Apr. 18, 2014

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Aug. 12, 2014

    The Author Email: Xiaohu Yang (yangxiaohu861106@163.com)

    DOI:10.3788/cjl201441.0913004

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