Night-Sky Astronomical Conditions at the GEODSS ETS from August 1975 to March 1977.

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Abstract:

Night-sky brightness, atmospheric extinction, image stability, and cloud cover have been monitored at the GEODSS Experimental Test System, located on the White Sands Missile Range, N. M., since August 1975. These quantities were monitored because the ability of an electro-optical sensor--particularly one which is photon-noise limited--to detect a satellite is a function of them. The results of the measurements of these quantities up through March 1977 are tabulated in this note, accompanied by an explanation of their meaning, and the measurement techniques used.

Author(s):
Rork, Eugene W.
Author Organization(s):
MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
Descriptive Note:
Project rept.
Pagination:
0043

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ETS-14, ESD-TR-77-150
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F19628-76-C-0002
Project Number(s):
2128
Monitor Series:
TR-77-150, ESD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*SKY BRIGHTNESS, *NIGHT SKY, SPACE SURVEILLANCE, ELECTROOPTICS, DUST, LIGHT TRANSMISSION, ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, TABLES(DATA), NEW MEXICO, GUIDED MISSILE RANGES, BACKGROUND RADIATION, CLOUD COVER, TELEVISION EQUIPMENT, MOONLIGHT, PHOTOMETERS, EXTINCTION, OPTICAL DETECTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Astronomy, Meteorology, Optical Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
*SATELLITE DETECTION, *ATOMSPHERIC EXTINCTION, WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, GEODSS EXPERIMENTAL TEST SYSTEM, IMAGE STABILITY, PE63428F
Report Date:
1977 Jun 21