Absolute radiometric techniques and error analysis for imaging radiometers in a field environment

Robert M. Patchan

doi:10.1117/12.210052

22 May 1995 Absolute radiometric techniques and error analysis for imaging radiometers in a field environment

Robert M. Patchan

Proceedings Volume 2470, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing VI; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.210052
Event: SPIE's 1995 Symposium on OE/Aerospace Sensing and Dual Use Photonics, 1995, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Absolute radiometric calibration, measurement and error analysis techniques are described for IR imaging radiometers as they apply to field measurements. A serial scanning type system previously used for relative (contrast) measurements is presented as an example in illustrating the techniques. Error sources that are unique to the absolute measurement problem are highlighted. Two field measurement examples are presented to illustrate how the individual error terms can vary and affect the overall measurement accuracy.

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Robert M. Patchan "Absolute radiometric techniques and error analysis for imaging radiometers in a field environment", Proc. SPIE 2470, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing VI, (22 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.210052

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