Accession Number:

AD1064960

Title:

Three-Channel Airglow Photometer Data Analysis Methodology

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Memorandum Report]

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Budzien, Scott A.
• Stephan, Andrew W.
• Dymond, Kenneth F.
• Brown, Charles M.
• Marquis, Peter J.
• Nicholas, Andrew C.

Report Date:

2018-12-11

Pagination or Media Count:

27

Abstract:

A new class of compact, high-sensitivity three-channel photometers has been developed by NRL for ionospheric remote sensing from CubeSats and other platforms. This report reviews the heritage, details the methodology, and outlines the requirements and assumptions needed to derive ionospheric recombination emission intensities from three-channel photometer data.

Descriptors:

• measurement
• detectors
• artificial satellites
• charged particles
• data analysis
• optical properties
• light sources
• long wavelengths
• photomultiplier tubes
• quantum efficiency
• satellite buses
• visible spectra
• absorption coefficients
• manufacturing
• materials
• meteorological satellites
• radiation
• remote sensing
• short wavelengths
• spacecraft

Subject Categories:

• Miscellaneous Detection and Detectors
• Atmospheric Physics
• Miscellaneous Detection and Detectors
• Atmospheric Physics

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]