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Characteristics of the MSFC, PDS microdensitometerThe results of several parametric studies carried out on the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Photometric Data System PDS-10 microdensitometer are summarized for the purposes of documenting the operation and limitations of the system for inhouse research and to provide a bench mark for comparison with other microdensitometers. The results are grouped into four general areas. These are: (1) system overall stability to drift, (2) photometric linearity and noise, (3) reproducibility, and (4) scanning performance. Test data taken in order to evaluate the interdependency of scan speed, noise and position are included. Shown also are results of tests for system stability, reproducibility, stray light and PMT settling time.
Document ID
19840019957
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fountain, W. F.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Gary, G. A.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Oda, H.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Marshall Space Flight Center Astron. Microdensitometry Conf.
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Accession Number
84N28026
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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