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Locke, J. R.

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Infrared Remote Sensing Of The Martian Atmosphere

Distributions of temperature dust, vapors, and condensates measured. Report describes design and intended uses of developmental pressure-modulator infrared readimeter, PMIRR, carried aboard Mars Observer spacecraft. Applies remote-sensing techniques used to study atmosphere of Earth. Takes similar measurements from polar orbit around Mars. Nine-channel atmospheric sounder that employs filter and pressure-modulation gas-correlation infrared radiometry.

Mccleese, D. J.↗

Infrared radiometer for the Pioneer Venus orbiter. I - Instrument description

A ten-channel IR radiometer for the Pioneer Venus orbiter is described. The experimental techniques used and the design of the instrumentation by which they were implemented are considered. Emphasis is placed on temperature sounding, limb sounding, limb darkening, zenith scanning, cloud top temperature, spectral albedo and water vapor measurements. Instrumentation description is also given including optics, detectors, and electronics. Attention is given to data acquisition and handling, calibration, and in-flight performance.

Taylor, F. W.↗