THERMAL RADIATION MEASUREMENTS FROM AN AEROBEE-HI RESEARCH ROCKET

Abstract

A series of small rocketborne radiometers and spectrometers were installed for one static firing and two launchings aboard Aerobee-Hi research rockets. Performance characteristics were determined and are discussed, plus design requirements for advanced instrumentation. The radiating characteristics of the plume were measured as a function of altitude, and the plume spectral radiance and modulation spectra are presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1960
Accession Number
AD0255663

Entities

People

  • R.e. Hunter
  • R.g. Walker

Organizations

  • Air Force Cambridge Research Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Instrumentation
  • Launching
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Modulation
  • Radiance
  • Radiation
  • Radiometers
  • Rocketborne
  • Spectra
  • Spectrometers
  • Thermal Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • International Journalism and Media Studies.
  • Spectroscopy.