Laser Propagation Research. Volume I. Slant Path Transmission Measurements.

Abstract

An existing Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS) data base of slant path atmospheric transmission spectra using the sun as a source is described. Recent improvements to the FTS measurements system are discussed and results of pyroelectric radiometer measurements of slant path solar transmission are reviewed. Slant path atmospheric transmission modeling developments and use of these models in the interpretation of slant path FTS transmission data are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA114160

Entities

People

  • Stephan T. Hanley
  • William M. Gutman

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Altitude
  • Atmospheric Sciences
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Sets
  • Databases
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Deuterium Fluoride Lasers
  • High Resolution
  • Measurement
  • Partial Pressure
  • Solar Spectrum
  • Spectra
  • Spectrometers

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy