Comparison of the 3-5 Micrometer and 8-12 Micrometer Regions for Advanced Thermal Imaging Systems: LOWTRAN Revisited.

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Abstract:

Four spectral bands for advanced infrared imaging systems are compared on the basis of calculations of atmospheric transmission, using the LOWTRAN 3B atmospheric transmission model. Slant paths, MTF effects, and Maritime and Rural aerosol models are included in the analysis. The relative advantage of the 3- to 5-micrometer band is shown to be strongly influenced by the choice of aerosol models. AUthor

Author(s):
Milton, A. F. ; Harvey, G. L. ; Schmidt, A. W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON D C
Descriptive Note:
Interim rept.,
Pagination:
0034

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-8172, EOTPO-41
Monitor Series:
AD-E000 100
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_2.2.2_Imagery Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*INFRARED DETECTION, *AEROSOLS, *LIGHT TRANSMISSION, *INFRARED WINDOWS, *ATMOSPHERIC WINDOWS, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, ELECTROOPTICS, MODELS, MARINE ATMOSPHERES, FAR INFRARED RADIATION, INFRARED IMAGES, WAVE PROPAGATION, ATMOSPHERES, SLANT RANGE, MICROMETERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Atmospheric Physics, Physical Chemistry, Infrared Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
Thermal images, Imaging systems, Rural atmospheres, LOWTRAN 3B computer program, LPN NRL N01 29
Report Date:
1977 Dec 30