Abstract

The specialized tools of optics have played an important part in Langley’s history of aeronautical and space research. Schlieren systems for photographing aeronautics and space models in wind-tunnel investigations have contributed to the available knowledge of aerodynamics. Optics continues to be an important part of Langley’s research program, including new techniques for measuring the sensitivity of photomultiplier tubes, spectrographic techniques for radiation measurements of wind-tunnel models, research into large orbiting telescopes, horizon definition by ir radiation measurements, spectra of natural and artificial meteors, measurement of clear air turbulence utilizing lasers, and many others.

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The Role of Optics in Research at Ames Research Center

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Appl. Opt. 9(2) 245-250 (1970)

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Optics at the Electronics Research Center

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