University of Virginia infrared sensor experiment (UVIRSE)

Jeffrey R. Dawson; Meredith A. Bell; Michael C. Powers; Gabriel Laufer

doi:10.1117/12.421052

23 March 2001 University of Virginia infrared sensor experiment (UVIRSE)

Jeffrey R. Dawson, Meredith A. Bell, Michael C. Powers, Gabriel Laufer

Proceedings Volume 4360, Thermosense XXIII; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.421052
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing, Simulation, and Controls, 2001, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

A suite consisting of an infrared sensor, optical sensors and a video camera are prepared for launch by a group of students at University of Virginia (UVA) and James Madison University (JMU). The sensors are a first step in the development of a Gas Filter Correlation Radiometer (GFCR) that will detect stratospheric methane (CH₄) when flown on sub-orbital sounding rockets and/or from the hypersonic X-34 reusable launch vehicle. The current payload has a threefold purpose: (a) to provide space heritage to a thermoelectrically cooled mercury cadmium telluride sensor, (b) to demonstrate methods for correlating the IR reading of the sensor with ground topography, and (c) to flight test all the payload components that will become part of the sub- orbital methane GFCR sensor. Once completed the system will serve as host to other undergraduate research design projects that require space environment, microgravity, or remote sensing capabilities. The payload components have been received and tested, and the supporting structure has been designed and built. Data from previous rocket flights was used to analyze the environmental strains placed on the experiment and components. Payload components are being integrated and tested as a system to ensure functionality in the flight environment. This includes thermal testing for individual components, vibration testing from individual components and overall payload, and load testing of the external structure. Launch is scheduled for Spring 2001.

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Jeffrey R. Dawson, Meredith A. Bell, Michael C. Powers, and Gabriel Laufer "University of Virginia infrared sensor experiment (UVIRSE)", Proc. SPIE 4360, Thermosense XXIII, (23 March 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.421052

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