Interferometric imagery from a solar powered RPV

Describes the design, integration, and deployment of a compact, high-spectral-resolution imaging interferometer built specifically for use on the Pathfinder solar powered remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) that has been developed under NASA's Environmental Research Aircraft and Sensor Technology (...

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Published inIGARSS '98. Sensing and Managing the Environment. 1998 IEEE International Geoscience and Remote Sensing. Symposium Proceedings. (Cat. No.98CH36174) Vol. 2; pp. 645 - 647 vol.2
Main Authors Dunagan, S.E., Hammer, P.D., Slye, R.E., Sullivan, D.V., Smith, W.H.
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published IEEE 1998
Subjects
Aircraft propulsion
Apertures
Detectors
Focusing
Instruments
Lenses
Optical arrays
Optical imaging
Optical interferometry
Sensor arrays
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Summary:Describes the design, integration, and deployment of a compact, high-spectral-resolution imaging interferometer built specifically for use on the Pathfinder solar powered remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) that has been developed under NASA's Environmental Research Aircraft and Sensor Technology (ERAST) program. Emphasis is placed on the engineering challenges associated with RPA instruments, including low power and weight constraints, extreme thermal and pressure environment, and remote operation. Sample data are presented that illustrate the strengths and weaknesses of the composite RPA/scanned interferometer remote sensing system.
ISBN:9780780344037
0780344030
DOI:10.1109/IGARSS.1998.699538