RADIOMETRIC EQUIPMENT FOR MEASURING OXYGEN ABSORPTION PARAMETERS FROM AN AIRCRAFT,
Abstract
The report describes the design, construction, and performance of the radiometric system, known as the 55-GHz radiometer, that was used for measuring the attenuation characteristics of the atmosphere. The system design, and its operation, are described from a basic block diagram point of view. The system performance and calibration are described, with special emphasis on the minimum detectable input temperature difference delta T, and the manner in which it was determined. The radiometer has a tuning accuracy of plus or minus 10 MHz (rms), and a delta T of 4 to 8K across the band from 53.4 to 56.4 GHz. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0665109
Entities
People
- C. J. Carter
- E. E. Reber
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation