Framework for preparing and performing absolute radiometric measurements using electrooptical instruments for the earth observations

The complex of measurements necessary for high-quality radiometric measurements of the Earth to be performed using space electrooptical instruments, including hyperspectrometric instruments, has been considered. This complex was developed in order to maintain the uniformity of measurements according to Russian legislation. In addition to organizational measures, it is necessary to determine the interrelation between radiometric data and geophysical parameters received using these data and to solve the methodological problems of the Earth observation instrument (EOI) radiometric calibration and in-orbit verification of EOI radiometric characteristics. The considered approaches are largely close to the statements of the international document “Quality Assurance Framework for Earth Observation—QA4EO”.