Development and Evaluation of the Interferometric Monitor for Greenhouse Gases: a High-throughput Fourier-transform Infrared Radiometer for Nadir Earth Observation
Applied Optics, Vol. 38, Issue 33, pp. 6801-6807 (1999)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.38.006801
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Abstract
The interferometric monitor for greenhouse gases (IMG) was the precursor of the high-resolution Fourier-transform infrared radiometer (FTIR) onboard a satellite for observation of the Earth. The IMG endured the stress of a rocket launch, demonstrating that the high-resolution, high-throughput spectrometer is indeed feasible for use onboard a satellite. The IMG adopted a newly developed lubricant-free magnetic suspension mechanism and a dynamic alignment system for the moving mirror with a maximum traveling distance of 10 cm. We present the instrumentation of the IMG, characteristics of the movable mirror drive system, and the evaluation results of sensor specifications during space operation.
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OCIS Codes
(010.1280) Atmospheric and oceanic optics : Atmospheric composition
(010.1320) Atmospheric and oceanic optics : Atmospheric transmittance
(010.7030) Atmospheric and oceanic optics : Troposphere
(280.0280) Remote sensing and sensors : Remote sensing and sensors
(300.6300) Spectroscopy : Spectroscopy, Fourier transforms
(350.6090) Other areas of optics : Space optics
Citation
Hirokazu Kobayashi, Akiro Shimota, Kayoko Kondo, Eisuke Okumura, Yoshihiko Kameda, Haruhisa Shimoda, and Toshihiro Ogawa, "Development and Evaluation of the Interferometric Monitor for Greenhouse Gases: a High-throughput Fourier-transform Infrared Radiometer for Nadir Earth Observation," Appl. Opt. 38, 6801-6807 (1999)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-38-33-6801
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