BALLOON BORNE INFRARED STUDIES.
Abstract
The primary objective of this program was to obtain experimental data concerning the infrared spectral transmittance of the earth's atmosphere at high altitudes. Data pertinent to this objective were obtained by studying the variation of the infrared solar spectrum with altitude. Instrumentation capable of measuring selected portions of the infrared solar spectrum while it is carried aloft by balloons was constructed and flown a number of times as part of this program. A description of the instrumentation used to obtain these data and a summary of the flights made during the program are given. A secondary objective was to measure the variations with altitude of the infrared radiation emitted by the earth and its atmosphere. These measurements were also made with balloon borne instruments. The instrumentation used for making these measurements is described and a summary is also given of the flights made with this instrumentation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0625349
Entities
People
- David G. Murcray
- Frank H. Murcray
- Walter J. Williams
Organizations
- University of Denver