Abstract:
Apparatus is provided for optically measuring scalar irradiance or incident flux of radiant energy and for optically measuring naturally occurring chlorophyll fluorescence or upwelling radiance in a parcel of water in a natural setting. From a comparison of the two measurements, rate of primary photosynthetic production is calculated by appropriately programmed computer means. Readout means are provided to indicate the rate of primary production. Further, concentrations of chlorophyll that generate the primary production are also determined by means of the apparatus of this invention. The method of this invention, employing measurement instruments of the type disclosed, enables the determination of concentrations of chlorophyll and primary production in parcels of water.
Abstract:
A computer controlled optical system for automatically acquiring and storing spectral radiance data for a multiplicity of targets. Several measurement modes are available for each target ranging from a single wavelength measurement to measurement over a plurality of discrete wavelengths. Stepping motive means prompted by computer instructions direct the apparatus to a given set of target coordinates.
Abstract:
The fundamental-mode field radius `w` is a key parameter in characterizing optical fibers. `w` is a function of P, .theta. and .lambda. where P is the far-field power passing through a circular aperture subtending a solid angle of 2.theta. at the fiber end face and .lambda. is the center wavelength of transmitted length. `w` is derived by moving a fixed diameter aperture along an axis extending between the test fiber end surface and a photodetector so as effectively to vary .theta.. At each location the power P incident on the photodetector and the corresponding acceptance angle .theta. are measured. A microprocesor is programmed to compute from the range of measured values of .theta. and P, the value of mode field radius for a particular transmission wavelength .lambda..
Abstract:
A hand held radiation detector is adapted for scanning the subject while a bar graph at one end of the detector is observed. The field of view of the radiation detector is variable by means of removable lens assemblies which have Fresnel lenses positioned at the focal lengths of the lenses from the radiation sensor. The lens assemblies are matched to provide the same flux density to the radiation sensor independent of the field of view. Crosshairs provided on the rear of a lens support assist in aiming the radiation detector. The time constant of the display is varied with the sensitivity of the display.
Abstract:
An image sensing device is improved by an optical shield having a multi-aperture to provide high signal to noise ratio. The improved optical shield is provided with a plurality of shield elements forming a grid-like or cellular structure. With such a structure, the solid angle of the field of view for each sensing element becomes almost the same, resulting in the reduction of "shading". The distance between the heat shield and the array can be reduced, resulting in miniaturization of the device. Each sensing element is not shielded individually, so the pitch of the shield elements can be larger than that of the sensing elements, which allows easier and less costly fabrication of the shield.
Abstract:
A narrow angle, narrow bandwidth optical receiver system for detecting light rays reflected from a predetermined area illuminated by a laser beam having a known wavelength. A large collecting lens having a small field of view receives incoming reflected rays which are collimated by a pair of relay lenses having a narrow bandwidth, triple cavity, single element interference filter positoned therebetween. The filtered rays are processed by a photomultiplier tube and a CRT display to illustrate signals of interest within the illuminated area. An alternate embodiment provides a cone element to receive filtered rays from relay lenses for decreasing the size of the receiver system.
Abstract:
A directional radiation detector having a pyroelectric sensing medium for responding to radiation and a directional screen formed of a panel with a plurality of axial passages that restrict the radiation viewing angle of the detector.
Abstract:
A lens shade is provided for use with compact photographic apparatus, e.g., a camera, of the type having an objective lens and a light sensing device mounted thereon in close proximity to one another. The lens shade extends outwardly from the camera housing and shades the lens without blocking its field of view, however, the shade does extend into the overlapping field of view of the light sensing device. To overcome this problem, the lens shade is provided with a light transmitting section or louvered opening therein for selectively transmitting and directing light from portions of the overlapping field of view to the light sensing device.