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Device For Viewing Polarized LightTechnique for detection of polarized light based on observation of scene through two stacked polarizing disks. No need to rotate polarizers to create flicker indicative of polarization. Implemented by relatively simple, lightweight apparatus. Polarization seen as bow-tie rainbow pattern. Advantageous for detecting polarization in variety of meteorological, geological, astronomical, and related applications.
Document ID
19950071268
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Noever, David A. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 12
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
MFS-28970
Accession Number
95B10664
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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