Development of multipurpose radiometer. [For solar and infrared spectra]

Journal Article · Sat Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · J. Environ. Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5492108

Redman, R S ^[1]; Wolff, C M

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1. Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX

A major concern associated with thermal-vacuum testing of the Apollo Command Service Module (CSM) and Lunar Module (LM) at the Johnson Space Center was the availability of a sensor to measure the irradiance of the solar simulation systems. The spectrum involved and the harsh environment established a need for a temperature-compensated pyrheliometer. Changes in test programs and test requirements over the years gave rise to requirements to measure irradiance in the infrared spectrum as well as the solar spectrum. These combined requirements prompted the development of a sensor that could be utilized to measure total irradiance in both spectral regions. Additionally, the sensor was designed to operate within a thermal-vacuum environment. The resulting radiometer has undergone extensive testing and has been proved to meet or exceed all of the design specification.

• OSTI ID: 5492108
• Journal Information: J. Environ. Sci.; (United States), Vol. 23:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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