Nonnegative CP decomposition of multiangle hyperspectral data: A case study on CRISM observations of Martian ICY surface

Abstract

The Compact Reconnaissance Imaging Spectrometer for Mars (CRISM) sensor aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter takes hyperspectral multiangle acquisitions of Martian surface from the top of the atmosphere (TOA) on visible and infrared wavelengths. The Multiangle Approach for Retrieval of Surface Reflectance from CRISM Observations (MARS-ReCO) defined an innovative TOA radiance model and inversion scheme aimed at correcting for aerosols effects taking advantage of the near-simultaneous multiangle CRISM observations. Here, we aim to provide validation evidence of MARS-ReCO by unmixing the estimated multiangle bidirectional reflectance (BRF) from highly reflective and anisotropic icy surfaces at high latitudes with grazing illumination, using a nonnegative CP decomposition. Obtained results are in accordance with other complementary studies, which compose a collaboration effort to validate MARS-ReCO through the cross-validation of different techniques in the absence of ground truth.