The art of radiometry / James M. Palmer, Barbara G. Grant.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palmer, James M.

Contributor:

Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers.

Grant, Barbara G. (Barbara Geri), 1957-

Series:

SPIE Press monograph ; PM184.

Press monograph ; 184

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Radiation--Measurement.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (384 p.)

Place of Publication:

Bellingham, Wash. : SPIE Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The material from this book was derived from a popular first-year graduate class taught by James M. Palmer for over twenty years at the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences. This text covers topics in radiation propagation, radiometric sources, optical materials, detectors of optical radiation, radiometric measurements, and calibration. Radiometry forms the practical basis of many current applications in aerospace engineering, infrared systems engineering, remote sensing systems, displays, visible and ultraviolet sensors, infrared detectors of optical radiation, and many other areas. While several texts individually cover topics in specific areas, this text brings the underlying principles together in a manner suitable for both classroom teaching and a reference volume that the practicing engineer can use.

Contents:

1. Introduction to Radiometry

Definitions

Why Measure Light?

Historical Background

Radiometric Measurement Process

Radiometry Applications.

2. Propagation of Optical Radiation

Basic Definitions

Fundamental Radiometric Quantities

Radiometric Approximations

Equation of Radiative Transfer

Configuration Factors

Effect of Lenses on Power Transfer

Common Radiative Transfer Configurations

Integrating Sphere

Radiometric Calculation Examples

Generalized Expressions for Image-Plane Irradiance

Summary of Some Key Concepts.

3. Radiometric Properties of Materials

Introduction and Terminology

Transmission

Reflection

Absorption

Relationship Between Reflectance, Transmittance, and Absorptance

Directional Characteristics

Emission

Spectral Characteristics

Optical Materials Checklist.

4. Generation of Optical Radiation

Introduction

Radiation Laws

Emitter Types and Properties

Practical Sources of Radiant Energy

Radiation Source Selection Criteria

Source Safety Considerations

5. Detectors of Optical Radiation

Figures of Merit

#N

6. Radiometric Instrumentation

Instrumentation Requirements

Radiometer Optics

Spectral Instruments.

7. Radiometric Measurement and Calibration

Measurement Types

Errors in Measurements, Effects of Noise, and Signal-to-Noise Ratio in Measurements

Measurement and Range Equations

Introduction to the Philosophy of Calibration

Radiometric Calibration Configurations

Example Calculations: Satellite Electro-optical System

Final Thoughts.

Table of Appendices

Système Internationale (SI) Units for Radiometry and Photometry

Physical Constants, Conversion Factors, and Other Useful Quantities

Antiquarian's Garden of Sane and Outrageous Terminology

Solid-Angle Relationships

Glossary

Effective Noise Bandwidth of Analog RC Filters and the Selection of Filter Parameters to Optimize Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Bandwidth Normalization by Moments

Jones Near-Small-Source Calibration Configuration

Is Sunglint Observable in the Thermal Infrared?

Documentary Standards for Radiometry and Photometry

Radiometry and Photometry Bibliography

Reference List for Noise and Postdetection Signal.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Feb. 25, 2010).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61583-722-1

0-8194-7916-0

OCLC:

606621802