Real-time image processing and data handling for ground-based and spaceborne coronal observations

Serge L. Koutchmy; Stephen A. Colley; Raymond N. Smartt; C. Nitschelm; J. P. Zimmerman

doi:10.1117/12.19149

1 July 1990 Real-time image processing and data handling for ground-based and spaceborne coronal observations

Serge L. Koutchmy, Stephen A. Colley, Raymond N. Smartt, C. Nitschelm, J. P. Zimmerman

Proceedings Volume 1235, Instrumentation in Astronomy VII; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19149
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation for the 21st Century, 1990, Tucson, AZ, United States

Abstract

The problem of atmospheric-aerosol-induced aureole effects in astronomical observations of the solar corona is considered theoretically and by analysis of sample data obtained at Sacramento Peak Observatory. Both conventional solar-telescope and coronagraph observations are examined in terms of spectral coverage, spatial resolution, and instrument speed; effects due to the angular size of the sun; and the phase effect of forward scattering on the flying aerosol particles. Graphs, sample images, and a calculated atmospheric-transmission profile based on the AFGL standard model are provided, and the implications of the analysis for image-processing methods are briefly indicated.

Citation Download Citation

Serge L. Koutchmy, Stephen A. Colley, Raymond N. Smartt, C. Nitschelm, and J. P. Zimmerman "Real-time image processing and data handling for ground-based and spaceborne coronal observations", Proc. SPIE 1235, Instrumentation in Astronomy VII, (1 July 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.19149

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available