ATMOSPHERIC INFRARED OPTICS - FLUX MEASUREMENTS

Abstract

The preparation and evaluation of two infrared interferometer spectrometers for the balloon borne measurement of atmospheric radiance is described. The flights of 5 April 1962 and 2 August 1962 showed agreement with the theoretical data computed from the available temperature, pressure and dew point profiles. Auxiliary sys tems were built, tested and flown in these flights. Comparison spectral runs and evaluations were conducted with independent laboratories. A procedure for calibration was developed and an evaluation of the precision and accuracy of the instrument was undertaken. Several possible improvements for future measurement programs were evaluated and proposed recommendations are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 31, 1963
Accession Number
AD0411820

Entities

People

  • Merle J. Persky

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Atmospheric Temperature
  • Audio Frequency
  • Climate Change
  • Data Reduction
  • Detectors
  • Frequency
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Measurement
  • Power Supplies
  • Radiosondes
  • Repetition Rate
  • Telemetry
  • Telemetry Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.