• Chinese Optics Letters
  • Vol. 16, Issue 11, 111203 (2018)
Jianwen Hua1, Zhanhu Wang1, Juan Duan1, Libing Li1, Chenjun Zhang1, Xiaowei Wu1、*, Qing Fan1, Ren Chen1, Xiaojie Sun1, Lianwei Zhao1, Qian Guo1, Lei Ding2, Liwei Sun3, Changpei Han3, Xiangyang Li4, Nili Wang4, Haimei Gong4, Xiaoning Hu5, Qingjun Liao5, Dingquan Liu6, Tianyan Yu6, Yinong Wu7, Enguang Liu7, and Zhijiang Zeng8
Author Affiliations
  • 1Center of Interferometer R&D, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 2Key Laboratory of Infrared System Detection and Imaging Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 3Third Engineering Department, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 4Infrared Imaging Material and Device Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 5Key Laboratory of Infrared Imaging Materials and Detectors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 6Department of Optical Coatings and Materials, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 7Space Cryocooler System Laboratory, Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
  • 8State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200082, China
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    DOI: 10.3788/COL201816.111203 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Jianwen Hua, Zhanhu Wang, Juan Duan, Libing Li, Chenjun Zhang, Xiaowei Wu, Qing Fan, Ren Chen, Xiaojie Sun, Lianwei Zhao, Qian Guo, Lei Ding, Liwei Sun, Changpei Han, Xiangyang Li, Nili Wang, Haimei Gong, Xiaoning Hu, Qingjun Liao, Dingquan Liu, Tianyan Yu, Yinong Wu, Enguang Liu, Zhijiang Zeng. Review of Geostationary Interferometric Infrared Sounder[J]. Chinese Optics Letters, 2018, 16(11): 111203 Copy Citation Text show less
    Technical design on GIIRS of the FY-4 satellite.
    Fig. 1. Technical design on GIIRS of the FY-4 satellite.
    (a) Mechanical assembly drawing and (b) interferometer product.
    Fig. 2. (a) Mechanical assembly drawing and (b) interferometer product.
    Interferogram of a narrowband light source.
    Fig. 3. Interferogram of a narrowband light source.
    Interferogram of a hot blackbody.
    Fig. 4. Interferogram of a hot blackbody.
    Detector assemblies: (a) long-wavelength detector assembly (8.85–14.3 μm) and (b) medium-wavelength detector assembly (4.44–6.06 μm).
    Fig. 5. Detector assemblies: (a) long-wavelength detector assembly (8.8514.3μm) and (b) medium-wavelength detector assembly (4.446.06μm).
    Cryocooler of GIIRS.
    Fig. 6. Cryocooler of GIIRS.
    Radiant cooler.
    Fig. 7. Radiant cooler.
    A conceptual optical system for GIIRS.
    Fig. 8. A conceptual optical system for GIIRS.
    Configuration of the main box.
    Fig. 9. Configuration of the main box.
    Electronic system.
    Fig. 10. Electronic system.
    Calibration system.
    Fig. 11. Calibration system.
    Calibration system entering vacuum tank.
    Fig. 12. Calibration system entering vacuum tank.
    Instrument line shape (ILS) of long-wavelength detector.
    Fig. 13. Instrument line shape (ILS) of long-wavelength detector.
    ILS of mid-wavelength detector.
    Fig. 14. ILS of mid-wavelength detector.
    Mid-wavelength calibration with CO gas.
    Fig. 15. Mid-wavelength calibration with CO gas.
    Long-wavelength calibration with NH3 gas.
    Fig. 16. Long-wavelength calibration with NH3 gas.
    Interferograms obtained by pointing the scanning mirror at a blackbody.
    Fig. 17. Interferograms obtained by pointing the scanning mirror at a blackbody.
    Spectral response curve of 128 elements.
    Fig. 18. Spectral response curve of 128 elements.
    Interferograms obtained by pointing the scanning mirror at a blackbody.
    Fig. 19. Interferograms obtained by pointing the scanning mirror at a blackbody.
    Spectral response curves of 128 elements.
    Fig. 20. Spectral response curves of 128 elements.
    Atmospheric spectrum sounded in-orbit: (a) long wavelength and (b) mid-wavelength.
    Fig. 21. Atmospheric spectrum sounded in-orbit: (a) long wavelength and (b) mid-wavelength.
    Interferograms and spectra obtained from different regions: A, India area; B, high latitude of southern hemisphere; C, China area; D, low latitude of northern hemisphere. Sample A indicates relative warm and humid clear atmosphere. Samples B and D represent dry and cold atmospheres. Sample C shows the typical sky.
    Fig. 22. Interferograms and spectra obtained from different regions: A, India area; B, high latitude of southern hemisphere; C, China area; D, low latitude of northern hemisphere. Sample A indicates relative warm and humid clear atmosphere. Samples B and D represent dry and cold atmospheres. Sample C shows the typical sky.
    Vertical distribution of temperature.
    Fig. 23. Vertical distribution of temperature.
    Working modePerformance criterion
    Full-disk view of earthTo finish a full-disk view of earth by using the scanning system. View angle coverage is 19°EW×19°NS
    Regional soundingTo observe a specific area by using a designed progressive scan
    Sunlight-avoidance soundingSunlight may impact the calibration accuracy and the imaging quality of the instrument during eclipse periods. To finish the observation of a given area on the basis of a specific detection mode to avoid these effects
    Star trackingTo observe fixed stars by rotating the scanning mirror, the coverage angle is 22.2°, and the brightness is not less than 6.5
    Blackbody viewTo observe a blackbody by rotating the scanning mirror for implementation of radiation calibration
    Deep space viewTo observe deep space in specific time intervals according to the different requirements for determining the infrared background
    Spectrum calibrationTo observe clear atmosphere when pointing to a specific area according to the instructions for spectrum calibration
    OrientationRapidly pointing to a given position
    Table 1. Typical Working Mode
    ParameterPerformance
    Cooling capability2 W@60 K (testing environment: 23±5°C)
    Input power70 W AC
    Vibration force of expander0.7N(rms)@20200Hz
    Cooling down time3h
    Mass11kg
    Operating temperature2525°C
    LifetimeDesigned for 7 years
    Table 2. Performance Characteristics of FY-4 Cryocooler
    ParameterPerformance
    Working temperature of aft optics195±0.1K
    Performance of radiant cooler9.4 W@180 K
    Heat transfer capability of low temperature heat pipe10 W@180 K
    Temperature difference for heat transfer of low temperature heat pipe<3K (testing at 8 W@180 K)
    Table 3. Performance Characteristics of Radiant Cooler
    Circuit module nameFunction description
    Data processing and managementMeasurement and management of the instrument, information acquisition, and data transmission
    GIIRS controllerControl of interferometer electronics and scanning system
    Mechanical cryocooler controllerControl of operation for cryocooler
    Temperature controllerMeasurement and control of temperature in the main box
    ChokesStabilizing current of cryocooler
    Preamplifier circuit of long waveAmplification of long-wave signal
    Preamplifier circuit of mid waveAmplification of mid-wave signal
    Preamplifier circuit of visible lightAmplification of visible light signal
    Preamplifier circuit of the inductosynData acquisition and processing for the inductosyn
    Laser controllerControl of laser operation
    Preamplifier circuit of laserAmplification of laser signal
    Table 4. Circuit Modules
    ParameterPerformance
    Spectral bandwidth (cm1)Long wave: 700–1130
    Mid wave: 1650–2250
    Spectral resolution (cm1)0.625
    Noise equivalent Radiance [W/(M2·cm−1·rad)]Long wave <0.2
    Mid wave <0.08
    Spatial resolution (km)16
    Time resolution (min)67 (China)
    Table 5. Performance of GIIRS In-orbit
     Spectral resolutionDetector sizeFrequency of observation (approx. times per day)
    CrIS0.625cm194
    IASI0.25cm144
    GIIRS0.625cm132×4(=128)>20 (China area)
    Table 6. Main Characteristics of CrIS, IASI, and GIIRS
    Jianwen Hua, Zhanhu Wang, Juan Duan, Libing Li, Chenjun Zhang, Xiaowei Wu, Qing Fan, Ren Chen, Xiaojie Sun, Lianwei Zhao, Qian Guo, Lei Ding, Liwei Sun, Changpei Han, Xiangyang Li, Nili Wang, Haimei Gong, Xiaoning Hu, Qingjun Liao, Dingquan Liu, Tianyan Yu, Yinong Wu, Enguang Liu, Zhijiang Zeng. Review of Geostationary Interferometric Infrared Sounder[J]. Chinese Optics Letters, 2018, 16(11): 111203
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