Limitations on sensors exploiting airglow for no light imaging

Richard G. Madonna

doi:10.1117/12.798604

26 August 2008 Limitations on sensors exploiting airglow for no light imaging

Richard G. Madonna

Proceedings Volume 7094, Unconventional Imaging IV; 70940A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.798604
Event: Optical Engineering + Applications, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Airglow due to upper atmospheric molecular emissions has been known since the late 1960's. Recent interest in extending high altitude low light imaging capability has created an interest in exploiting the airglow phenomenon. We discuss the feasibility of developing a sensor that operates above the atmospheric layer responsible for airglow. We examine the implications to the design of the focal plane array and electronics caused by viewing the ground through the radiant layer.

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Richard G. Madonna "Limitations on sensors exploiting airglow for no light imaging", Proc. SPIE 7094, Unconventional Imaging IV, 70940A (26 August 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.798604

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