A Model for Predicting Infrared Atmospheric Emission Fluctuations (Sky Noise)

Lewis L. Smith; Terry L. Herter

doi:10.1117/12.949013

16 January 1986 A Model for Predicting Infrared Atmospheric Emission Fluctuations (Sky Noise)

Lewis L. Smith, Terry L. Herter

Proceedings Volume 0551, Adaptive Optics; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.949013
Event: 1985 Technical Symposium East, 1985, Arlington, United States

Abstract

rAtmospneric emission fluctuations due to spatial and temporal variations of the relative humidity along line-of-sight can he a significant source of noise for infrared sensor systems. A theoretical model of the infrared sky noise is described which can be used for arbitrary geometries. The model is in good agreement with clear daytime mountaintop observations.

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Lewis L. Smith and Terry L. Herter "A Model for Predicting Infrared Atmospheric Emission Fluctuations (Sky Noise)", Proc. SPIE 0551, Adaptive Optics, (16 January 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.949013

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