J. M. Anderson

United States Geological Survey, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Astrogeology Science Center

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J. M. Anderson is a specialist in remote sensing calibration and lunar photometry, with research centered on developing and applying the Moon as a precision radiometric reference for Earth-orbiting and geostationary spacecraft. Working primarily through the U.S. Geological Survey's Robotic Lunar Observatory (ROLO) program, Anderson has made foundational contributions to the field of on-orbit sensor calibration by helping establish the Moon as a stable, reproducible calibration target. His most influential work, "Real-Time Control of the Robotic Lunar Observatory Telescope" (1999, 25 citations), describes the automated systems underpinning ROLO's multispectral lunar measurements across 32 spectral bands spanning the visible, near-infrared, and shortwave infrared. Subsequent research demonstrated the practical application of ROLO data to calibrate operational satellite sensors, including the visible band of the GMS-5 geostationary meteorological satellite, extending the program's reach to both historical and future imaging platforms. With cumulative citations reflecting steady uptake across the satellite remote sensing community, Anderson's work has helped standardize lunar irradiance as a reliable, long-term calibration resource for instruments monitoring Earth's atmosphere and surface.