Some Geometric Quantities Used in Military Infrared Technology

Abstract

Infrared concepts and terminology are discussed with emphasis on spherical and plane surface radiators, steradians, radiant emittance, radiance, irradiance, and radiant intensity and on their relationships to each other. Although this report is by no means a comprehensive treatment of these subjects or of military infrared in general, it should give a better understanding of the geometric concepts outlined and it should be beneficial to personnel involved in infrared related programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0906992

Entities

People

  • Richard C. Burnett

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Bodies
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Emissivity
  • Emittance
  • Equations
  • Governments
  • Intensity
  • Jet Aircraft
  • Radiance
  • Radiant Intensity
  • Radiation
  • Radiometers
  • Slant Range
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design