An experimental method of determining ballistic densities making direct use of SIRS radiances
By: by Russell L. Elsberry and Frank L. Martin
Contributors: Martin, Frank L. (Frank Lionel), 1915-; Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 1971
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 21
Subjects: Infrared spectroscopy; Ballistics; Density
Description: A technique for calculating ballistic density from Satellite Infrared Spectrometer (SIRS) radiance data is described. A model experiment in which radiance values are calculated from the temperature sounding is used to verify the technique. In a second experiment real-time SIRS radiances were used with synoptic and geographically-consistent soundings for evaluation of the ballistic density. For the limited data sample tested, the technique of computing ballistic densities from satellite radiances is capable of matching those computed from conventional radiosondes. (Author)
Notes: Title from cover.

"January 1971"--Cover.

"NPS-51ESMR71101A"--Cover.

DTIC Identifiers: Ballistic density.

Author(s) key words: Ballistic density, satellite infrared spectrometer radiances.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 18)

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 31 January 1971.