Evaluation of a Self-Calibrating Silicon Bolometer
Abstract
A blackbody radiation source was used to evaluate a self-calibrating, phosphorous-doped silicon bolometer, with the objective of establishing an NBS- traceable calibration of the bolometer. The experimental results are inconclusive, since the response of the bolometer to its integral thin-film heater power was found to be linear and the response to the NBS-calibrated blackbody power was not linear. This discrepancy suggests the possible existence of a blackbody design problem. The problem should be resolved by repeating the calibration using another NBS-calibrated infrared source.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA068083
Entities
People
- F. G. Sherrell
- P. W. Belew
Organizations
- Arnold Engineering Development Complex