Atmospheric Correction

Atmospheric correction is the process of adjusting satellite or aerial images to account for the effects of Earth's atmosphere on incoming and reflected sunlight. When sunlight passes through the atmosphere, it interacts with particles and gases, causing scattering and absorption that can distort the true colors and brightness of what’s being observed. By correcting for these influences, we can obtain more accurate representations of the Earth's surface, which is essential for reliable analysis in applications like environmental monitoring, agriculture, and mapping. Essentially, it ensures that the images reflect the true characteristics of the terrain beneath the atmosphere’s influences.