A radiometric model for daylight satellite detection is developed and used to evaluate the effects of various parameters on signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Detection of reflected sunlight from a low-earth orbit, diffuse, planar satellite by a single-pixel infrared photovoltaic detector is considered. Noise considered includes photon noise from the background and signal, as well as thermal noise. Parameters considered include atmospheric conditions, optical parameters, and detector parameters. The Phillips Laboratory Expert-assisted User System, an atmospheric modeling tool that employs the MODTRAN and FASCODE transmission codes, is used to model wavelength-dependent atmospheric transmission and background radiance. The SNR is found to increase when the detector is placed at higher altitudes and when there is lower aerosol content in the atmosphere.
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Biblioscholar
ISBN-13
9781288368976
eBay Product ID (ePID)
148756087
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Author
Katherine B Lilevjen
Publication Name
Radiometric Analysis of Daytime Satellite Detection
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Education
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
96 Pages
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246mm
Item Width
189mm
Item Weight
186g
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Katherine B Lilevjen
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