Author : R. G. Walker
Release : 1966
Genre : Infrared horizon sensors
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Measurement of the Infrared Horizon of the Earth - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Measurement of the Infrared Horizon of the Earth write by R. G. Walker. This book was released on 1966. Measurement of the Infrared Horizon of the Earth available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Radiance measurements of the Earth's horizon in three infrared spectral regions were made during two Aerobee rocket flights at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. Preliminary results indicate equivalent blackbody radiation temperatures in the CO2 band (14.0 - 15.6 microns) varied from 231K to 239K; in the atmospheric window region (10.2 - 11.8 microns) from 205K to 287K; and in the rotational water vapor band (19.5 - 31.8 microns) from 206K to 239K. Numerous dropouts due to clouds are apparent in the atmospheric window and water vapor bands, while no such effect is evident in the CO2 band. The infrared radiometer, stellar aspect sensor and vehicle attitude control system are described, and actual traces of the horizon profiles and outputs from the stellar aspect system are included. (Author).