Development of an Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer

Author

Charles William Pender

Date of Award

3-1986

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Major

Engineering Science

Major Professor

Eugene C. Huebschmann

Abstract

This disseration establishes the feasibility of an Infrared Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer (IRIFTS) and describes the development of a working prototype. The IRIFTS is a measurement system which can simultaneously acquire spatial, spectral and temporal IR radiance information. The theory of the involved components is presented, a more general half-angle obliquity limit is derived for the Fourier Transform Spectrometer (FTS), and the theoretical feasibility of the concept is shown. Commercially available components were acquired, interfaces were constructed and a one dimensional (spatial) imaging FTS system prototype was assembled. Results are presented depicting the operation of the system.

Recommended Citation

Pender, Charles William, "Development of an Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer. " PhD diss., University of Tennessee, 1986.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_graddiss/12448