Conceptual Design and Analysis of an Infrared Horizon Sensor with Compensation for Atmospheric Variability

Conceptual Design and Analysis of an Infrared Horizon Sensor with Compensation for Atmospheric Variability PDF Author: Antony Jalink
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Category : Infrared horizon sensors
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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A horizon detection logic, based on a ratio-of-integrated-radiance concept, which detects the earth's horizon at a relatively stable height under all geographic and meteorological conditions was evaluated by computer simulation on a body of synthesized radiance profiles. An error-sensitivity analysis of the concept was performed, and optimum design parameter values for a sensor were determined. A conceptual design for an improved 15 micron sensor based on this analysis is discussed.