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Otte, A. A.

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Attitude-referenced radiometer study. Part 2: Primary calibration system

A primary calibration system, PCS, for infrared radiometers has been developed, built, and tested. The system allows radiometers to be calibrated with less than 1 percent error for use in earth coverage horizon measurements, earth resources surveys, and synoptic meteorological measurement. The final design, fabrication and test of the PCS are reported. A detailed description of the PCS construction is presented, along with the results of a complete series of functional tests. Test to verify the source thermal characteristics, collimator reflectance, and output beam characteristics are described and their results presented.

Williamson, W. R.↗

Precision LWIR calibration and test

Precision calibration system with adjustable temperature extended radiance source for long wavelength IR radiometer, discussing performance tests

Otte, A. A.↗