Atmospheric Transmission and Emission in the 16- to 28-Micron Region at Various Altitudes

Abstract

Information concerning the variation of atmospheric transmission in the 16 microns to 30 microns region with altitude was obtained during a balloon flight. Data concerning the atmospheric emission in the same wavelength region were obtained during a second balloon flight with different instrumentation. The instrumentation used in the studies is discussed and some of the data obtained during these flights are presented. These data contain information concerning the distribution of water vapor in the stratosphere and they have been analyzed to determine the H2O mixing ratio versus altitude profile. This profile is presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 30, 1971
Accession Number
AD0912871

Entities

People

  • David G. Murcray
  • James N. Brooks
  • John J. Kosters
  • Susanne Hummer
  • Walter J. Williams

Organizations

  • University of Denver

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption
  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Band Structures
  • Detectors
  • Instrumentation
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Physics
  • Radiation
  • Recording Systems
  • Solar Spectrum
  • Spectra
  • Stratosphere
  • Tape Recorders
  • Tape Recording
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Water Vapor

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Space/Atmospheric Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites