Amit Angal

Amit Angal is currently a Lead Optical Engineer and a Supervisor with Science Systems and Applications, Inc., Lanham, MD, USA, where he is involved in the radiometric characterization and calibration of remote sensing instruments. He is primarily involved in the on-orbit calibration of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instruments on-board the Terra and Aqua Spacecraft. Previously, he has also supported the Climate Absolute Radiance and Refractivity Observatory (CLARREO) Mission Preformulation activities in the reflective solar spectrum. In addition, he supports the preflight calibration of the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) instruments and is involved in the on-orbit calibration and validation of the SNPP and NOAA-20 VIIRS instruments. His research interest includes cross-calibration between Landsat and MODIS instruments.