SATELLITE SPECTROMETER. PHASE II. BALLOON FLIGHT MODEL.

Abstract

The United States Weather Bureau in co-operation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has undertaken a program directed toward the development of a Satellite Infrared Spectrometer (SIRS). The spectrometer will accurately measure the intensity of radiation from the earth and its atmosphere in seven spectral bands. The infrared radiation data will be used to determine atmospheric temperatures at various altitudes. The Phase II portion of the program involved the design, development, and testing of three Satellite Infrared Spectrometers suitable for use in balloon-borne high altitude tests.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1964
Accession Number
AD0619039

Entities

People

  • Harry Breindel
  • James E. Moorhead

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Atmospheric Temperature
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • High Altitude
  • Infrared Radiation
  • Infrared Spectrometers
  • Radiation
  • Spectrometers
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites