A polarization interference imaging spectrometer and its calibration

A polarization interference imaging spectrometer for remote sensing is developed. Its operation principle and typical configuration are introduced. A polarization beam-splitter is its key component of the spectrometer. The advantages and disadvantages of the instrument are discussed compared with those of other instruments, which are based on the principle of active exploration for remote targets. The principles, strategies, methods, contents, aspects, and steps of calibration for the instrument are introduced. The experimental result of relative calibration for the CCD detector of a PIIS is given. Some applications and expectations of polarization interference imaging spectroscopy are put forward.