Radiometric calibration of the cosi hyperspectral RPAS camera

Abstract

The COSI hyperspectral imaging system, suitable for small RPAS, is able to produce high resolution hyperspectral data products. By extensive inflight testing, we have identified the main challenges for achieving reliable high quality results. Based on these insights, we propose a refined radiometric calibration strategy. It uses a set of three reference targets, two grey and one colored target, which are to be measured inflight. We present on-ground measurements of the targets with COSI, as in flight measurements, demonstrating the merits of the approach are still ongoing.