The Need for Basic Sky Studies
Abstract
This paper one of thirteen papers concerning various aspects of mapping and charting, was presented by the author at the Eighth Meeting of the Panel on Cartography and Geodesy, Committee on Geophysics and Geography, National Research and Development Board, held November 3, 1950, at the Mapping and Charting Research Laboratory, Ohio State University Research Foundation, Columbus, Ohio. Attention is called to atmospheric phenomena long familiar to the astronomer but which he has regarded almost entirely in a negative sense. It appears possible today with advanced techniques of photo-electric photometry to turn these phenomena of 'seeing' and 'twinkling' to good use in the study of the physical conditions of the upper atmosphere. Several approaches to the study of these phenomena in a positive way are suggested. In military terms these have been termed for quick reference 'Operation Twinkle' and 'Operation Sky Star' and refer to the problems of astronomical seeing and of sky noise respectively.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 12, 1951
- Accession Number
- ADB217522
Entities
People
- J. Allen Hynek
Organizations
- Ohio State University