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This text aims to link each of the specific aspects involved in the passive infrared detection process to foundational physical principles. Following a development of the basic radiometric laws and units the text is organized around three main topics: thermal radiation of sources and electromagnetic wave propagation through the atmosphere; a comprehensive description of infrared detection systems from the most up-to-date components to equipment either in use or in development; and a detailed presentation of the two most common applications, infrared observation and temperature measurement. Since the text provides all the necessary theory and relationships, together with an in-depth look at the practical side of infrared detection, it is an aid to both physicists and engineers in order to specify appropriate solutions to their specific problems. It is also a guide for technicians to check the conditions required for temperature measurement or thermal image analysis. Some parts of the text have been used for several years in lectures, consequently, many students have contributed directly or indirectly by their questions and reactions in selecting the topics and clarifying the presentation, resulting in a book that is ideal for both graduate and higher undergraduate courses. Equally it can be used as a reference for students entering this multidisciplinary subject.

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Author:   J. Caniou
Publisher:   Kluwer Academic Publishers
Imprint:   Kluwer Academic Publishers
Edition:   1999 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   2.420kg
ISBN:  

9780792385325

ISBN 10:   0792385322
Pages:   620
Publication Date:   30 June 1999
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 Infrared detection.- 2 Photometric quantities and temperature.- 3 Electromagnetic radiation.- 4 Radiation sources.- 5 Structure of the atmosphere.- 6 Extinction by the atmosphere.- 7 The formation of the optical image.- 8 Materials for infrared and optical filters.- 9 Analysis of an optical image.- 10 Thermal detectors.- 11 Photon detectors.- 12 Multielement detectors.- 13 Noise in radiation detectors.- 14 The cooling of detectors.- 15 Observation of the thermal scene.- 16 Temperature measurement.- Appendix A Physical constants used in the text.- Appendix B Algorithm for the calculation of thermal radiance.- Appendix C Calculation of blackbody radiance using the universal function.- Appendix D Expressions for air humidity.- Appendix E Calculation of a best form lens.- List of abbreviations.

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