Applications of ISES for instrument science

Abstract

It is often the case that some instruments being used for geophysical measurements cannot measure some parameters that are important for processing the data obtained using the instrument. However, the parameters of interest may be measured by other instruments and these data made available to the operators of the first instrument. Processing the data immediately after it is acquired is useful in directing the operation of the same or different instrument or in providing a quick look data set to users on the ground. The four applications which are considered are: the decision to acquire data due to some important occurrence detected by Eos instruments; the decision not to acquire data at a scheduled time and/or location; the decision to acquire additional data to improve data quality; and combining data from several sources to enhance data quality. General examples are presented, which may or may not apply directly to Eos instruments on the various platforms