Aircraft-Borne Measurement of Infrared Sources and Backgrounds
Abstract
Instruments for infrared measurements of natural and man produced infrared sources are described and measurements were planned, performed, and analyzed. The measured or analyzed data included the following: Measurements of aircraft emissions and reflections in fixed spectral bands between 2.5. and 7.5 micrometer; analyses of near infrared auroral and airglow emissions in the 1.7 micrometer and 2.8 micrometer region; and quantitative measurements and analyses of the spatial emissions and backgrounds in the 2 to 15 micrometer region. The measurements were taken with the radiometric instruments described and by spectrometers, and spatial mappers which were operated on AFGL's NKC-135 aircraft. The instruments were periodically inspected, maintained and kept in a state of readiness. Studies and recommendations were made indicating that the reliability of many future measurements could be improved using cryogenically cooled radiometers and interferometer-spectrometers. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA108871
Entities
People
- Ronald J. Huppi
Organizations
- Utah State University