An interim report on remote sensing of environmental pollutants with a Fourier interference spectrometer.A small Fourier interference spectrometer for sensing environmental pollutants from spacecraft has been developed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The instrument is intended for obtaining high spectral resolution infrared absorption spectra in the 1.2 to 5.5 micron region at speeds sufficiently high for medium altitude orbital satellite surveys. The paper reviews basic details of the instrument servo and infrared detection systems, previously described, as well as recent developments. In particular, the data-handling system, data reduction techniques and optical tolerance problems are discussed. Preliminary results are included.
Document ID
19720026886
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Schindler, R. A. (California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1971
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 71-1108
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Conference on Sensing of Environmental Pollutants