Multichannel VUV Rocketborne Monochromator for Low-Level Auroral Measurements.

Abstract

A multichannel photon counting VUV monochromator is described whose design features high sensitivity, rugged construction within about a 2/3 cu ft volume, and low crosstalk. Discussed also are the details of a careful calibration, as well as the results of a very preliminary analysis of data collected on a rocket flight into an aurora in March of 1981. It is concluded that the basic design of the instrument is valid. In addition, arguments are advanced to support the view that, in spite of the unfortunate use of a high-scattering grating, valid auroral emission rate data may have been collected in the 1325 A, 1356 A and 1384 A channels. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA115815

Entities

People

  • Henry A. Miranda Jr.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Altitude
  • Calibration
  • Classification
  • Data Analysis
  • Detectors
  • Emission
  • Focal Planes
  • Measurement
  • Power Supplies
  • Pulse Amplifiers
  • Radiation
  • Rockets
  • Scattering
  • Security
  • Shape

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Spectroscopy.