The feasibility of remote, high-resolution infrared imagery of the Shuttle Orbiter lower surface during entry to obtain accurate measurements of aerodynamic heat transfer was demonstrated. Using available technology, such images can be taken from an existing aircraft/telescope system (the C141 AIRO) with minimum modification or addition of systems. Images with a spatial resolution of 1 m or better and a temperature resolution of 2.5% between temperatures of 800 and 1900 K can be obtained. Data reconstruction techniques can provide a geometrically and radiometrically corrected array on addressable magnetic tape ready for display by NASA.


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    Title :

    Infrared Imagery of Shuttle (IRIS). Task 1, summary report


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    Publication date :

    1977-08-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






    Infrared imagery and radiometry Summary report

    Friedman, J. D. / Gawarecki, S. J. / Greene, G. W. et al. | NTRS | 1967