Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems
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Articles | Volume 5, issue 2
Articles | Volume 5, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/gi-5-493-2016
© Author(s) 2016. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/gi-5-493-2016
© Author(s) 2016. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.
Articles | Volume 5, issue 2
Research article
 | 
06 Oct 2016
Research article |  | 06 Oct 2016

Auroral meridian scanning photometer calibration using Jupiter

Brian J. Jackel, Craig Unick, Fokke Creutzberg, Greg Baker, Eric Davis, Eric F. Donovan, Martin Connors, Cody Wilson, Jarrett Little, M. Greffen, and Neil McGuffin

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In order to compare auroral observations, it is necessary to ensure that all instruments are properly calibrated. This can be difficult to achieve with different instruments operated for extended intervals at remote field sites under harsh conditions. Astronomical sources can be used for independent absolute calibration procedures. Under ideal conditions Jupiter is an excellent source, as it can provide more light than the brightest star. We use Jupiter to calibrate an auroral MSP network.
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