Electron-bombarded CCD detectors for ultraviolet atmospheric remote sensing
Abstract
Electronic image sensors based on charge coupled devices operated in electron-bombarded mode, yielding real-time, remote-readout, photon-limited UV imaging capability are being developed. The sensors also incorporate fast-focal-ratio Schmidt optics and opaque photocathodes, giving nearly the ultimate possible diffuse-source sensitivity. They can be used for direct imagery of atmospheric emission phenomena, and for imaging spectrography with moderate spatial and spectral resolution. The current state of instrument development, laboratory results, planned future developments and proposed applications of the sensors in space flight instrumentation is described.
- Publication:
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AIAA, Aerospace Sciences Meeting
- Pub Date:
- January 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983aiaa.meetV....C
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Radiation;
- Charge Coupled Devices;
- Electron Bombardment;
- Remote Sensors;
- Ultraviolet Astronomy;
- Photocathodes;
- Satellite Instruments;
- Structural Design;
- Ultraviolet Spectrometers;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation