Remote Sensing in the Ultraviolet

Abstract

This research program on remote sensing in the ultraviolet emphasized the development of imaging spectrophotometers sensitive in the ultraviolet and suitable for satellite borne applications. In addition, a significant amount of effort was devoted to supporting ground based uv measurements of rocket exhaust signatures and in redesigning and configuring one of GL's existing ground based UV imaging systems for wide field of view observations of the aurora in the near ultraviolet. A micro channel plate (MCP) image intensifier tube employing magnetic focus between the photocathode and the MCP was developed and demonstrated to be a feasible way of electronically correcting for satellite yaw. Keywords: Image intensifier; Ultraviolet; Imaging; Remote sensing.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA224254

Entities

People

  • John L. Lowrance

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cameras
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Focal Planes
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Response
  • Ground Based
  • High Resolution
  • Image Motion Compensation
  • Image Tubes
  • Images
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Optical Detectors
  • Remote Sensing

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Vision.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Satellites