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The original DN (Digital Number) spectral signature and the TOA (Top of Atmosphere) spectral
signature are two different representations of the same spectral information, but they are
obtained at different stages of the remote sensing data processing chain. The original DN
spectral signature represents the spectral values of each pixel in the raw image data, which is
captured by the sensor on the satellite. These values are often affected by various sources of
noise and errors, such as sensor noise, atmospheric effects, and system calibration errors. On
the other hand, the TOA spectral signature represents the spectral values of each pixel after
they have been corrected for atmospheric effects, which can distort the original spectral values.
The atmospheric correction algorithm takes into account the effects of the atmosphere on the
incoming radiation, such as absorption and scattering, and removes them from the image data.
Therefore, the main difference between the original DN spectral signature and the TOA spectral
signature is the level of atmospheric correction applied to the data. The TOA spectral signature
provides a more accurate representation of the spectral information of the scene, as it removes
the effects of atmospheric distortion, and is often used for quantitative analysis and comparison
across different scenes. It's important to note that the atmospheric correction process can
introduce its own errors and uncertainties, and the choice of atmospheric correction method
can affect the accuracy of the TOA spectral signature. Therefore, it's important to carefully
select an appropriate atmospheric correction method based on the data and the analysis
requirements.
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