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High Resolution Infrared Radiation Sounder (HIRS) for the Nimbus F SpacecraftFlown on Nimbus F in June 1975, the high resolution infrared radiation sounder (HIRS) scans with a geographical resolution of 23KM and samples radiance in seventeen selected spectral channels from visible (.7 micron) to far IR (15 micron). Vertical temperature profiles and atmospheric moisture content can be inferred from the output. System operation and test results are described.
Document ID
19760014184
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Koenig, E. W. (ITT Aerospace/Optical Div. Fort Wayne, IN, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1975
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-144743
Accession Number
76N21272
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-21651
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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