Autonomous Meridian Scanning Photometer For Auroral Observations

Sean F. Johnston

doi:10.1117/12.7976895

1 January 1989 Autonomous Meridian Scanning Photometer For Auroral Observations

Sean F. Johnston

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Optical Engineering, Vol. 28, Issue 1, 280120 (January 1989). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7976895

Abstract

The system design of an automated meridian scanning photometer developed for the Canadian Auroral Network is described. The instrument operates unattended year round in an arctic environment. The instrument has considerable on-board processing capability for data analysis, communication functions, and fail-safe operation.

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Sean F. Johnston "Autonomous Meridian Scanning Photometer For Auroral Observations," Optical Engineering 28(1), 280120 (1 January 1989). https://doi.org/10.1117/12.7976895

Published: 1 January 1989

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