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Chinese Optics Letters, Volume. 16, Issue 11, 111203(2018)

Review of Geostationary Interferometric Infrared Sounder On the Cover

Jianwen Hua1, Zhanhu Wang1, Juan Duan1, Libing Li1, Chenjun Zhang1, Xiaowei Wu1、*, Qing Fan1, Ren Chen1, Xiaojie Sun1, Lianwei Zhao1, Qian Guo1, Lei Ding2, Liwei Sun3, Changpei Han3, Xiangyang Li4, Nili Wang4, Haimei Gong4, Xiaoning Hu5, Qingjun Liao5, Dingquan Liu6, Tianyan Yu6, Yinong Wu7, Enguang Liu7, and Zhijiang Zeng8
Author Affiliations
  • 1Center of Interferometer R&D, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 2Key Laboratory of Infrared System Detection and Imaging Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 3Third Engineering Department, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 4Infrared Imaging Material and Device Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 5Key Laboratory of Infrared Imaging Materials and Detectors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 6Department of Optical Coatings and Materials, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 7Space Cryocooler System Laboratory, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 8State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
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    Technical design on GIIRS of the FY-4 satellite.

    Fig. 1. Technical design on GIIRS of the FY-4 satellite.

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    (a) Mechanical assembly drawing and (b) interferometer product.

    Fig. 2. (a) Mechanical assembly drawing and (b) interferometer product.

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    Interferogram of a narrowband light source.

    Fig. 3. Interferogram of a narrowband light source.

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    Interferogram of a hot blackbody.

    Fig. 4. Interferogram of a hot blackbody.

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    Detector assemblies: (a) long-wavelength detector assembly (8.85–14.3 μm) and (b) medium-wavelength detector assembly (4.44–6.06 μm).

    Fig. 5. Detector assemblies: (a) long-wavelength detector assembly (8.85–14.3  μm) and (b) medium-wavelength detector assembly (4.44–6.06  μm).

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    Cryocooler of GIIRS.

    Fig. 6. Cryocooler of GIIRS.

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    Radiant cooler.

    Fig. 7. Radiant cooler.

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    A conceptual optical system for GIIRS.

    Fig. 8. A conceptual optical system for GIIRS.

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    Configuration of the main box.

    Fig. 9. Configuration of the main box.

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    Electronic system.

    Fig. 10. Electronic system.

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    Calibration system.

    Fig. 11. Calibration system.

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    Calibration system entering vacuum tank.

    Fig. 12. Calibration system entering vacuum tank.

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    Instrument line shape (ILS) of long-wavelength detector.

    Fig. 13. Instrument line shape (ILS) of long-wavelength detector.

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    ILS of mid-wavelength detector.

    Fig. 14. ILS of mid-wavelength detector.

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    Mid-wavelength calibration with CO gas.

    Fig. 15. Mid-wavelength calibration with CO gas.

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    Long-wavelength calibration with NH3 gas.

    Fig. 16. Long-wavelength calibration with NH3 gas.

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    Interferograms obtained by pointing the scanning mirror at a blackbody.

    Fig. 17. Interferograms obtained by pointing the scanning mirror at a blackbody.

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    Spectral response curve of 128 elements.

    Fig. 18. Spectral response curve of 128 elements.

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    Interferograms obtained by pointing the scanning mirror at a blackbody.

    Fig. 19. Interferograms obtained by pointing the scanning mirror at a blackbody.

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    Spectral response curves of 128 elements.

    Fig. 20. Spectral response curves of 128 elements.

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    Atmospheric spectrum sounded in-orbit: (a) long wavelength and (b) mid-wavelength.

    Fig. 21. Atmospheric spectrum sounded in-orbit: (a) long wavelength and (b) mid-wavelength.

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    Interferograms and spectra obtained from different regions: A, India area; B, high latitude of southern hemisphere; C, China area; D, low latitude of northern hemisphere. Sample A indicates relative warm and humid clear atmosphere. Samples B and D represent dry and cold atmospheres. Sample C shows the typical sky.

    Fig. 22. Interferograms and spectra obtained from different regions: A, India area; B, high latitude of southern hemisphere; C, China area; D, low latitude of northern hemisphere. Sample A indicates relative warm and humid clear atmosphere. Samples B and D represent dry and cold atmospheres. Sample C shows the typical sky.

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    Vertical distribution of temperature.

    Fig. 23. Vertical distribution of temperature.

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    • Table 1. Typical Working Mode

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      Table 1. Typical Working Mode

      Working modePerformance criterion
      Full-disk view of earthTo finish a full-disk view of earth by using the scanning system. View angle coverage is 19°EW×19°NS
      Regional soundingTo observe a specific area by using a designed progressive scan
      Sunlight-avoidance soundingSunlight may impact the calibration accuracy and the imaging quality of the instrument during eclipse periods. To finish the observation of a given area on the basis of a specific detection mode to avoid these effects
      Star trackingTo observe fixed stars by rotating the scanning mirror, the coverage angle is 22.2°, and the brightness is not less than 6.5
      Blackbody viewTo observe a blackbody by rotating the scanning mirror for implementation of radiation calibration
      Deep space viewTo observe deep space in specific time intervals according to the different requirements for determining the infrared background
      Spectrum calibrationTo observe clear atmosphere when pointing to a specific area according to the instructions for spectrum calibration
      OrientationRapidly pointing to a given position

    • Table 2. Performance Characteristics of FY-4 Cryocooler

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      Table 2. Performance Characteristics of FY-4 Cryocooler

      ParameterPerformance
      Cooling capability2 W@60 K (testing environment: 23±5°C)
      Input power≤70 W AC
      Vibration force of expander≤0.7  N(rms)@20–200  Hz
      Cooling down time≤3  h
      Mass≤11  kg
      Operating temperature−25–25°C
      LifetimeDesigned for 7 years

    • Table 3. Performance Characteristics of Radiant Cooler

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      Table 3. Performance Characteristics of Radiant Cooler

      ParameterPerformance
      Working temperature of aft optics195±0.1  K
      Performance of radiant cooler9.4 W@180 K
      Heat transfer capability of low temperature heat pipe10 W@180 K
      Temperature difference for heat transfer of low temperature heat pipe<3  K (testing at 8 W@180 K)

    • Table 4. Circuit Modules

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      Table 4. Circuit Modules

      Circuit module nameFunction description
      Data processing and managementMeasurement and management of the instrument, information acquisition, and data transmission
      GIIRS controllerControl of interferometer electronics and scanning system
      Mechanical cryocooler controllerControl of operation for cryocooler
      Temperature controllerMeasurement and control of temperature in the main box
      ChokesStabilizing current of cryocooler
      Preamplifier circuit of long waveAmplification of long-wave signal
      Preamplifier circuit of mid waveAmplification of mid-wave signal
      Preamplifier circuit of visible lightAmplification of visible light signal
      Preamplifier circuit of the inductosynData acquisition and processing for the inductosyn
      Laser controllerControl of laser operation
      Preamplifier circuit of laserAmplification of laser signal

    • Table 5. Performance of GIIRS In-orbit

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      Table 5. Performance of GIIRS In-orbit

      ParameterPerformance
      Spectral bandwidth (cm−1)Long wave: 700–1130
      Mid wave: 1650–2250
      Spectral resolution (cm−1)0.625
      Noise equivalent Radiance [W/(M2·cm−1·rad)]Long wave <0.2
      Mid wave <0.08
      Spatial resolution (km)16
      Time resolution (min)67 (China)

    • Table 6. Main Characteristics of CrIS, IASI, and GIIRS

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      Table 6. Main Characteristics of CrIS, IASI, and GIIRS

       Spectral resolutionDetector sizeFrequency of observation (approx. times per day)
      CrIS0.625  cm−194
      IASI0.25  cm−144
      GIIRS0.625  cm−132×4 (=128)>20 (China area)
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    Jianwen Hua, Zhanhu Wang, Juan Duan, Libing Li, Chenjun Zhang, Xiaowei Wu, Qing Fan, Ren Chen, Xiaojie Sun, Lianwei Zhao, Qian Guo, Lei Ding, Liwei Sun, Changpei Han, Xiangyang Li, Nili Wang, Haimei Gong, Xiaoning Hu, Qingjun Liao, Dingquan Liu, Tianyan Yu, Yinong Wu, Enguang Liu, Zhijiang Zeng, "Review of Geostationary Interferometric Infrared Sounder," Chin. Opt. Lett. 16, 111203 (2018)

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    Paper Information

    Category: Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology

    Received: Jul. 4, 2018

    Accepted: Sep. 29, 2018

    Posted: Sep. 29, 2018

    Published Online: Dec. 7, 2018

    The Author Email: Xiaowei Wu (wuxiaowei@mail.sitp.ac.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/COL201816.111203

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