Aircraft-Borne Infrared Measurements
Abstract
Infrared measurements of natural and induced infrared sources were measured. Measurements included: near infrared atmospheric measurements in an auroral region with radiometers in the 1.7 and 2.8 micrometer region; infrared measurements of aircraft emissions and reflections in the 2.5 to 7.5 micrometer spectral region; and spectral measurements of the airglow emissions produced by fundamental hydroxyl chemiluminescent processes in the upper atmosphere. All measurements were made from AFGL's NKC-135A aircraft. To accomplish these measurements it was necessary to modify, maintain, calibrate, and operate various interferometer and radiometer systems. Processing and reduction of the data were also necessary to allow proper presentation of the measurements in scientific reports. The data reduction techniques were continually improved to efficiently provide the desired graphs and tables. An important advancement was made in the spatial radiometer data reduction process. A system was designed and techniques were developed which enable one to accurately calibrate the spatial data taken with existing AFGL spatial radiometers. Citations are provided to the measured data and significant hardware advances which have been presented in scientific reports and open literature.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA062259
Entities
People
- John H. Schummers
- Ronald J. Huppi
Organizations
- Utah State University