Satellite Cal/Val

In-situ ground truth at match-up densities flow-through systems can't reach.

Active LIF and passive radiometry deployed in concert to calibrate satellite ocean-colour retrievals, validate atmospheric correction, and tune regional bio-optical models. One survey day, thousands of match-ups.

For ESA, CNES, NASA, and the labs that calibrate their bio-optical retrievals.

Problems solved

What we resolve.

The engagements below cover the campaigns most often requested. Scope and methodology adjusted per site.

  1. Sparse match-up density

    Flow-through systems average over kilometres. We resolve sub-metre and produce two orders of magnitude more match-ups per measurement day.

  2. Atmospheric correction validation

    Simultaneous active LIF and passive Rrs capture validates AC algorithm performance across optically complex water types.

  3. Bio-optical model calibration

    Multi-parameter ground truth — chl-a, CDOM, sediment, hydrocarbons — supports regional and global retrieval-model tuning.

Case studies

Field reports.

Past campaigns under satellite cal/val. Earlier work and unpublished campaigns available on request.

Deployment

Where we operate this.

Standard platforms below. Custom integrations on request — the sensors are designed for mobility.

  • P-01 Research vessel
  • P-02 Airborne (manned & UAV)
  • P-03 Coastal fixed station
Contact

Scope a satellite cal/val campaign.

Survey planning, methodology, and quotation handled by the operating team directly.

Office
LIFeLiDAR SAS
Sophia Antipolis · Valbonne, France
+33 7 80 72 60 72
info@lifelidar.com
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