Visible Pyrotechnic Flare Spectroscopy Using Vidicons

Abstract

The use of an optical multichannel analyzer (OMA) for obtaining the visible spectra of pyrotechnic flares is described. The configuration and design of the vidicon/spectrometer interface is presented. The visible spectrum of a standard Navy yellow flare, the Mk 118 Mod O Marine Smoke and Illumination Signal, obtained with the OMA is discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of the OMA system as a tool for flare spectroscopic measurements are discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 30, 1983
Accession Number
ADA140283

Entities

People

  • H. A. Webster Iii

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Reduction
  • Detectors
  • Elements
  • Emission Spectra
  • Instrumentation
  • Intensity
  • Low Resolution
  • Measurement
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Standards
  • Visible Spectra
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Rocket Propulsion.