Research on the metrological calibration technology scheme of brightness temperature for the space-borne microwave radiometer calibration target
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1.Lanzhou Institute of Physics, Lanzhou 730000, China;2.Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China;3.National Satellite Meteorological Center, Beijing 100081,China;4.Shanghai Institute of Satellite Engineering, Shanghai 201100,China;5.China Academy of Space Technology Xi’an, Xi’an 710071,China;6.Beijing Institute of Radio Metrology and Measurement, Beijing 100854,China;7.Shanghai Spaceflight Institute of TT&8.C and Telecommunication, Shanghai 201109,China

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Sponsored by the Major Science and Technology Special Project of Gansu Province (22ZD6GA011), and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (62371031).

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    Aiming at the application requirements for brightness temperature calibration of spaceborne microwave radiometer thermal calibration targets, based on the temperature gradient characteristics of the absorptive coating and the generation mechanism of brightness temperature bias, and combined with engineering-feasible temperature measurement methods and experimental approaches, this study focuses on researching an on-orbit applicable brightness temperature metrology calibration technical solution. Given the current background of high emissivity design and determination technology of the calibration target being basically perfected, this work focuses on summarizing the methods for determining the temperature gradient characteristics of the calibration target coating. The goal is to construct an in-orbit available brightness temperature calibration method that uses multiple parameters, such as the measurable temperature values of the metal inner core of the calibration target and that near the radiation aperture of the calibration target. Based on feasible electromagnetic simulation technology, thermal simulation technology, platinum resistance and infrared temperature measurement techniques, the paper preliminarily summarizes the implementation path of the brightness temperature calibration technology system for space-borne calibration targets. This involves first constructing a basic brightness temperature calibration model considering uniform background brightness temperature and improving the mapping relationship from the inner core temperature of the calibration target and the equivalent background brightness temperature to the longitudinal temperature gradient of the coating. Subsequently, an application model for brightness temperature calibration considering the installation environment is constructed, improving the mapping relationship from the temperature measurements of the inner core and that of the radiation aperture area of calibration target to the overall brightness temperature deviation. Finally, the validation and application of the brightness temperature calibration model are discussed. The research on brightness temperature calibration of space-borne calibration source is an important technical basis and reference for further improving the accuracy of brightness temperature of calibration target and even developing space microwave radiation measurement standards.

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GAO Qing-Song, LI De-Tian, TAO Yuan, YANG Lei, ZHANG Hu-Zhong, MA Dong-Tao, PENG Miao-miao, JIN Ming, GUO Qiang, JIANG Shi-Chen, LI Yi-Nan, CHENG Chun-yue, LI Xue. Research on the metrological calibration technology scheme of brightness temperature for the space-borne microwave radiometer calibration target[J]. Journal of Infrared and Millimeter Waves,2026,45(1):77~89

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  • Received:December 20,2024
  • Revised:December 01,2025
  • Adopted:February 09,2025
  • Online: December 31,2025
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