Demonstration of the Utilization of CIRC (Compact Infrared Camera for Earth Observation)

Abstract

CIRC (Compact Infrared Camera for Earth observation) is a thermal infrared imager utilizing an uncooled microbolometer. The purpose of CIRC is a technology demonstration of monitor wildfires, volcanos, and heat island phenomena utilizing CIRCs on multiple satellites. There are a limited number of thermal infrared sensors observes at nighttime frequently with about 200 meters resolution; therefore, CIRC made a good beginning of utilization in volcano monitoring.