A Groundbased Infrared Sky Survey

Abstract

The design, construction, operation and performance of a survey of the sky at infrared wavelengths is reported. A preliminary survey at 5 microns was conducted. This was followed by the more elaborate system using 8 detectors at 11 microns. Information concerning absolute calibration and performance is given.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1970
Accession Number
AD0720845

Entities

People

  • Frank J. Low

Organizations

  • University of Arizona

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Calibration
  • Construction
  • Contracts
  • Data Processing
  • Detectors
  • Efficiency
  • Germanium
  • Infrared Stars
  • Infrared Telescopes
  • Modulators
  • Physics
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Processing Equipment
  • Stars
  • United States
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Astronomy/Astrophysics
  • Systems Analysis and Design