Uses Of Meteorological Resources To Support IR Measurement Systems

Francis X. Neumann Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.954437

20 January 1976 Uses Of Meteorological Resources To Support IR Measurement Systems

Francis X. Neumann Jr.

Proceedings Volume 0062, Modern Utilization of Infrared Technology I; (1976) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954437
Event: 19th Annual Technical Symposium, 1975, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Infrared measurement programs are greatly affected by the medium through which radiances must traverse from a source to a sensor. With most civilian and military optical systems the optical path must include, wholly or in part, the earth's atmosphere. Failure to account for the actual state of the atmosphere along the path at the time of the measurement can severely limit the success of any mission. Conversely, the judicious application of meteorological resources to these programs, in the form of appropriate weather climatologies, observations or forecasts, can greatly enhance their chances for success. This paper describes the utility and availability of various meteorological data and gives examples of the application of meteorological support to certain military programs.

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Francis X. Neumann Jr. "Uses Of Meteorological Resources To Support IR Measurement Systems", Proc. SPIE 0062, Modern Utilization of Infrared Technology I, (20 January 1976); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954437

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