Title :
The Infrared Radiometer on the Sounder Probe of the Pioneer Venus Mission
Author :
Boese, Robert W. ; Twarowski, Richard J. ; Gilland, Jerry ; Hassig, Ralph E. ; Brown, F.Gerald
Author_Institution :
NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA 94035
Abstract :
The functional aspects of the Large Probe Infrared Radiometer Instrument are presented taking into account the experiment´s objective and the mission´s constraints. The optical elements, including the detectors, are described and a brief review of the instrument´s calibration is given.
Keywords :
Atmosphere; Infrared detectors; Instruments; Optical crosstalk; Optical filters; Optical sensors; Probes; Radiation detectors; Radiometry; Venus;
Journal_Title :
Geoscience and Remote Sensing, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TGRS.1980.350289
