Median Shift Lunar Correction for VIIRS

Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) 24-h data are substantially affected by lunar illumination. A new method is proposed to correct this distortion and be able to form a consistent time series. The method has the advantage of being relatively simple in its deployment while at the same time effective. The results show that the proposed method removes periodical illumination noise due to the lunar circle while preserving meaningful information, in the test sites applied.

Automated summary

A new method is proposed to correct the distortion in VIIRS 24-hour data caused by lunar illumination, allowing for a consistent time series to be formed. The method is relatively simple to deploy and effective in removing periodic illumination noise while preserving meaningful information. Results from test sites show the success of the proposed method in addressing these issues.