Abstract

A prism spectrometer capable of scanning the region from 2800 to 5100 cm⁻¹ was flown on a balloon in conjunction with a biaxial pointing control 17 January 1963. Spectra were obtained at various altitudes from the ground through 23 km. These data are presented in this report. The experimental results are compared with the spectra calculated using results given by Zachor. The total absorptances are also compared with theoretical values predicted using procedure suggested by Plass and the laboratory results of Howard, Burch, and Williams.

© 1964 Optical Society of America

Comparison of Experimental and Theoretical Slant Path Absorptions in the Region from 1400 to 2500 cm⁻¹

David G. Murcray, Frank H. Murcray, and Walter J. Williams
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 55(10) 1239-1246 (1965)

Variation of the Infrared Solar Spectrum Between 700 cm⁻¹ and 2240 cm⁻¹ with Altitude

D. G. Murcray, F. H. Murcray, W. J. Williams, T. G. Kyle, and A. Goldman
Appl. Opt. 8(12) 2519-2536 (1969)

Study of 1.4-μ, 1.9-μ, and 6.3-μ Water Vapor Bands at High Altitudes*

David G. Murcray, Frank H. Murcray, Walter J. Williams, and Frank E. Leslie
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 51(2) 186-195 (1961)

Near Infrared Solar Radiation Measurements by Balloon to an Altitude of 100 000 Feet*

David M. Gates, David G. Murcray, Clyde C. Shaw, and Robert J. Herbold
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 48(12) 1010-1016 (1958)

Atmospheric Absorptions in the Near Infrared at High Altitudes*

David G. Murcray, James N. Brooks, Frank H. Murcray, and Walter J. Williams
J. Opt. Soc. Am. 50(2) 107-112 (1960)