Wavelength optimization for passive ranging through the atmosphere

Ven H. Shui

doi:10.1117/12.254161

14 October 1996 Wavelength optimization for passive ranging through the atmosphere

Ven H. Shui

Proceedings Volume 2828, Image Propagation through the Atmosphere; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.254161
Event: SPIE's 1996 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1996, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

The ability for passive electro-optical sensors to provide simultaneous target angle and range data could substantially enhance system performance in many applications. This paper evaluates a technique where the sensor monitors two or more wavelengths of the target signal and the differential attenuation through the intervening atmosphere is used to calculate target range. In particular, effects of wavelength, bandwidths, and molecular absorption characteristics on the accuracy of target range determination are assessed.

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Ven H. Shui "Wavelength optimization for passive ranging through the atmosphere", Proc. SPIE 2828, Image Propagation through the Atmosphere, (14 October 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.254161

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