Design considerations for infrared imaging radiometers

Douglas S. Fraedrich

doi:10.1117/12.45746

1 July 1991 Design considerations for infrared imaging radiometers

Douglas S. Fraedrich

Proceedings Volume 1486, Characterization, Propagation, and Simulation of Sources and Backgrounds; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45746
Event: Orlando '91, 1991, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

An error analysis for IR imaging radiometers is summarized. In all, a total of 14 different sources of error are considered in the determination of a total cumulative error. Since the accuracy of a radiometer is the best judge of its usefulness, such an error analysis can be used in the design of an imaging radiometric system. Trade-off studies can be performed in such a way as to minimize the total cumulative error of the system. Examples of how minimizing the total error impacts the design of a number of radiometer sub-systems are presented.

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Douglas S. Fraedrich "Design considerations for infrared imaging radiometers", Proc. SPIE 1486, Characterization, Propagation, and Simulation of Sources and Backgrounds, (1 July 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45746

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