Atmospheric effects on multisensor systems

Robert H. Au

doi:10.1117/12.21895

1 September 1990 Atmospheric effects on multisensor systems

Robert H. Au

Proceedings Volume 1312, Propagation Engineering: Third in a Series; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21895
Event: 1990 Technical Symposium on Optics, Electro-Optics, and Sensors, 1990, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

A systems analysis approach is presented for an infrared and radar system operating from the same platform in the atmosphere. Expressions for the radar one way attenuation coefficient are used for the performance degradation calculations. Similar expressions are derived for the atmospheric absorption for the infrared system using the Aggregate method. The transmittances for a four component species model are calculated for the platform line of sight oriented upward, horizontal, and downward from the zenith. Comparisons of the method with field measurements at sea level and at 30 km and with the LOWTRAN method are made.

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Robert H. Au "Atmospheric effects on multisensor systems", Proc. SPIE 1312, Propagation Engineering: Third in a Series, (1 September 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21895

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