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Optical Sensor Of High Gas TemperaturesContact pyrometer resists effects of heat, vibration, and moisture. New sensor consists of shielded sapphire rod with sputtered layer of precious metal on end. Metal layer acts as blackbody. Emits radiation having known dependence of spectral distribution with temperature of metal and temperature of hot gas flowing over metal. Fiber-optic cable carries radiation from sapphire rod to remote photodetector.
Document ID
19880000579
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Hill, Arthur J.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1988
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 12
Issue: 11
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
MFS-29316
Accession Number
88B10579
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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