Dr. Eric J. Bakker Profile

Dr. Eric J. Bakker

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Paper

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Assembly and integration activities moving toward commissioning of the Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer

Eric Bakker, Andres Olivares, Fernando Santoro, Ifan Payne, Rob Selina, Dan Klinglesmith, Allen Farris, Ron King, Colby Jurgenson, John Seamons, Nicolas Torres, Michelle Creech-Eakman, Krista McCord

Proceedings Volume 7734, 77340V (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856468

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Interferometers, Optical instrument design, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Space telescopes, Mirrors, Observatories, Interferometry, Optics manufacturing, Computer aided design

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Paper

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Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer: advancing to first light and new science

M. Creech-Eakman, V. Romero, I. Payne, C. Haniff, D. Buscher, C. Aitken, C. Anderson, E. Bakker, T. Coleman, C. Dahl, A. Farris, S. Jiminez, C. Jurgenson, R. King, D. Klinglesmith, K. McCord, T. McCracken, K. Nyland, A. Olivares, M. Richmond, M. Romero, C. Salcido, J. Sandoval, F. Santoro, J. Seamons, R. Selina, A. Shtromberg, J. Steenson, N. Torres, D. Westpfahl, F. Baron, M. Fisher, E. Seneta, X. Sun, D. Wilson, J. Young

Proceedings Volume 7734, 773406 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.857359

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Interferometers, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Neodymium, Observatories, Sensors, Mirrors, Infrared radiation, Wavefronts, Field emission displays

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2010 Paper

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Mechanical design of the Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer

Fernando Santoro, Andres Olivares, Chris Salcido, Stephen Jimenez, Xiaowei Sun, Christopher Haniff, David Buscher, Michelle Creech-Eakman, Colby Jurgenson, Alisa Shtromberg, Eric Bakker, Rob Selina, Martin Fisher, John Young, Donald M. Wilson

Proceedings Volume 7734, 773444 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.856591

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Mechanical engineering, Fourier transforms, Optical benches, Interferometers, Spectrographs, Aluminum, Beam splitters, Simulation of CCA and DLA aggregates

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2009 Paper

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Verification procedure for the wavefront quality of the primary mirrors for the MRO interferometer

Eric Bakker, Andres Olivares, Reed Schmell, Rodney Schmell, Darren Gartner, Anthony Jaramillo, Kelly Romero, Andres Rael, Jeff Lewis

Proceedings Volume 7426, 74260N (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825429

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Interferometers, Polishing, Wavefronts, Computer generated holography, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Optical fabrication, Fizeau interferometers, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 22 August 2009 Paper

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Characterization of silver and aluminum custom mirror coatings for the MRO interferometric telescopes

Krista McCord, Daniel Klinglesmith, Colby Jurgenson, Eric Bakker, Reed Schmell, Rodney Schmell, Darren Gartner, Anthony Jaramillo, Kelly Romero, Andres Rael, Jeff Lewis

Proceedings Volume 7425, 74250V (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.826044

KEYWORDS: Silver, Mirrors, Reflectivity, Aluminum, Silica, Telescopes, Optical coatings, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Humidity, Computer aided design

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2008 Paper

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Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer: progress toward first light

M. Creech-Eakman, V. Romero, D. Westpfahl, C. Cormier, C. Haniff, D. Buscher, E. Bakker, L. Berger, E. Block, T. Coleman, P. Festler, C. Jurgenson, R. King, D. Klinglesmith, K. McCord, A. Olivares, C. Parameswariah, I. Payne, T. Paz, E. Ryan, C. Salcido, F. Santoro, R. Selina, A. Shtromberg, J. Steenson, F. Baron, R. Boysen, J. Coyne, M. Fisher, E. Seneta, X. Sun, N. Thureau, D. Wilson, J. Young

Proceedings Volume 7013, 70130X (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.789859

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Interferometers, Sensors, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Observatories, Optical instrument design, Buildings, Mirrors, Infrared telescopes, Interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 28 July 2008 Paper

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Cost estimate for the Kilometric Optical Interferometer (KOI)

Eric Bakker, Chethan Parameswariah, Jayadev Rajagopal

Proceedings Volume 7013, 70134F (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.788573

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Interferometers, Space telescopes, Mirrors, Optical instrument design, Interferometry, Adaptive optics, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Relays, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2008 Paper

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Magdalena Ridge Observatory: the start-up of a new observatory

Eric Bakker, David Westpfahl, Gary Loos

Proceedings Volume 7016, 701615 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.788564

KEYWORDS: Observatories, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Telescopes, Space telescopes, Astronomy, Mirrors, Research facilities, Missiles, Analytical research, Defense and security

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Proceedings Article | 7 September 2006 Paper

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The Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer: a high-sensitivity imaging array

D. Buscher, E. Bakker, T. Coleman, M. Creech-Eakman, C. Haniff, C. Jurgenson, D. Klinglesmith, C. Parameswariah, J. Young

Proceedings Volume 6307, 63070B (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.684422

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Telescopes, Interferometry, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Optical instrument design, Reflection, Wavefronts, Cameras, Adaptive optics, Imaging arrays

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Proceedings Article | 29 June 2006 Paper

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Engineering overview of the conceptual design and hardware/software implementation proposed for the Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer

Chethan Parameswariah, Eric Bakker, David Buscher, Tom Coleman, Michelle Creech-Eakman, Chris Haniff, Colby Jurgenson, Dan Klinglesmith, John Young

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62683O (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672526

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Telescopes, Control systems, Control systems design, Optical instrument design, Computer architecture, Relays, Observatories, Metrology

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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MROI's automated alignment system

C. Jurgenson, D. Buscher, M. Creech-Eakman, C. Haniff, J. Young, T. Coleman, C. Parameswariah, E. Seneta, E. Bakker

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62683Y (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672531

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Relays, Interferometers, Optical alignment, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Beam shaping, Optical fabrication, Cameras, Actuators

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

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Magdalena Ridge Observatory Interferometer: status update

M. Creech-Eakman, E. Bakker, D. Buscher, T. Coleman, C. Haniff, C. Jurgenson, D. Klinglesmith, C. Parameswariah, V. Romero, A. Shtromberg, J. Young

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62681V (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672643

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Interferometers, Cameras, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Infrared radiation, Imaging systems, Sensors, Observatories, Optical instrument design, Simulation of CCA and DLA aggregates

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Proceedings Article | 26 June 2006 Paper

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Project management of an imaging optical interferometer

E. Bakker, M. Creech-Eakman

Proceedings Volume 6271, 62711G (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.689103

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Telescopes, Observatories, Astronomy, Optical components, Optical imaging, Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Buildings, Optical instrument design, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Calibration of temperature and relative humidity sensors for use on the VLT-Interferometer

Simon Albrecht, Eric Bakker, Jeroen de Jong, Robert Tubbs, Jeffrey Meisner, Rudolf Le Poole

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.561882

KEYWORDS: Humidity, Sensors, Calibration, Temperature metrology, Sensor calibration, Environmental sensing, Glasses, Telescopes, Interferometers, Water

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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The PRIMA Astrometric Planet Search project

Andreas Quirrenbach, Thomas Henning, Didier Queloz, Simon Albrecht, Eric Bakker, Harald Baumeister, Peter Bizenberger, Hannes Bleuler, Rene Dandliker, Jeroen de Jong, Michel Fleury, Sabine Frink, Denis Gillet, Walter Jaffe, S. Hiddo Hanenburg, Saskia Hekker, Ralf Launhardt, Rudolf Le Poole, Charles Maire, Richard Mathar, Philippe Mullhaupt, Koji Murakawa, Francesco Pepe, Johan Pragt, Laurent Sache, Olivier Scherler, Damien Segransan, Johny Setiawan, Danuta Sosnowska, Robert Tubbs, Lars Venema, Karl Wagner, Luc Weber, Rolf Wuethrich

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551481

KEYWORDS: Planets, Stars, Error analysis, Interferometers, Metrology, Calibration, Exoplanets, Telescopes, Mirrors, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Thermal background fluctuations at 10 micron measured with VLTI/MIDI

Olivier Absil, Eric Bakker, Markus Schoeller, Philippe Gondoin

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.549311

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Prisms, Mid-IR, Mirrors, Atmospheric optics, Vignetting, Interferometry, Thermography, Infrared radiation, Earth's atmosphere

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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PRIMA astrometry operations and software

Eric Bakker, Andreas Quirrenbach, Robert Tubbs, Damien Segransan, Ralf Launhardt, Lars Venema, Rene Dandliker, Jeroen de Jong, Sabine Frink, Denis Gillet, Saskia Hekker, Thomas Henning, Walter Jaffe, Rudolf Le Poole, Philippe Mullhaupt, Koji Murakawa, Francesco Pepe, Didier Queloz, Laurent Sache, Johny Setiawan, Danuta Sosnowska, Rolf Wuethrich

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550865

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Planets, Stars, Error analysis, Exoplanets, Control systems, Visualization, Uranus, Data acquisition, Astronomy

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Differential phase delay observations with VLTI-MIDI at N-band

Robert Tubbs, Jeffrey Meisner, Eric Bakker, Simon Albrecht

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550315

KEYWORDS: Phase measurement, Calibration, Humidity, Interferometry, Stars, Visibility, Astronomy, Refractive index, Atmospheric optics, Interferometers

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Preliminary software architecture for the PRIMA astrometric Data Analysis Facility

Jeroen de Jong, Eric Bakker, Walter Jaffe, Sabine Frink

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.550908

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Databases, Human-machine interfaces, Stars, Data analysis, Error analysis, Visualization, Planets, Data conversion, Computer architecture

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Direct detection of the disk around HR 4049

Eric Bakker, Jeffrey Meisner, Isabelle Percheron, Carsten Dominik

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.549277

KEYWORDS: Stars, Visibility, Interferometry, Data modeling, K band, Calibration, Solids, Prototyping, Photometry, Surface conduction electron emitter displays

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

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Darwin-GENIE: a nulling instrument at the VLTI

Philippe Gondoin, Olivier Absil, Roland den Hartog, Rainer Wilhelm, Philippe Gitton, Luigi d'Arcio, Pierre Fabry, Florence Puech, Malcolm Fridlund, Markus Schoeller, Andreas Glindemann, Eric Bakker, Anders Karlsson, Anthony Peacock, S. Volonte, Francesco Paresce, Andrea Richichi

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.549411

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Stars, Telescopes, Nulling interferometry, Planets, Space telescopes, Clouds, Infrared radiation, L band, Mid-IR

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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New concept for wide-field imaging

Iciar Montilla, Eric Bakker, Silvania Pereira, Joseph Braat

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.457012

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Telescopes, Interferometers, Interferometry, Point spread functions, Space telescopes, Large telescopes, Astronomical imaging, Synthetic apertures, Optical interferometry

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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Fizeau beam-combination for optical astronomy: piston retrieval

Eric Bakker, Rudolf Le Poole

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.458036

KEYWORDS: Telescopes, Signal detection, Point spread functions, Imaging systems, Stars, Astronomy, Interferometry, Fourier transforms, Signal processing, Astronomical imaging

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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NEVEC: the NOVA-ESO VLTI expertise center

Rudolf Le Poole, George Miley, Walter Jaffe, Andreas Glindemann, Eric Bakker, Rens Waters, Huub Roettgering, Bill Cotton, Isabelle Percheron, Jeffrey Meisner, Jeroen de Jong, Luigi D'Arcio, Bjoern Heijligers

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459971

KEYWORDS: Interferometry, Calibration, Astronomy, Atmospheric modeling, Radio telescopes, Stars, Data modeling, Astronomical imaging, Sensors, Binary data

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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Ten-micron instrument MIDI: getting ready for observations on the VLTI

Christoph Leinert, Uwe Graser, L. B. F. M. Waters, Guy Perrin, Walter Jaffe, Bruno Lopez, Frank Przygodda, Olivier Chesneau, Peter Schuller, Annelie Glazenborg-Kluttig, Werner Laun, Sebastiano Ligori, Jeffrey Meisner, Karl Wagner, Eric Bakker, Bill Cotton, Jeroen de Jong, Richard Mathar, Udo Neumann, Clemens Storz

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.457027

KEYWORDS: Interferometry, Sensors, Visibility, Telescopes, Cameras, Modulation, Astatine, Mirrors, Optical filters, Spectral resolution

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Proceedings Article | 21 February 2003 Paper

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MIDI scientific and technical observing modes

Eric Bakker, Christoph Leinert, Walter Jaffe, Uwe Graser, Isabelle Percheron, Olivier Chesneau, Jeffrey Meisner, Bill Cotton, Jeroen de Jong, Jan-Willem Pel, Annelie Glazenborg-Kluttig, Guy Perrin, Frank Przygodda

Proceedings Volume 4838, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.459955

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Telescopes, Sensors, Visibility, Interferometers, Interferometry, Data archive systems, Observatories, Astronomy, Photometry

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 2000 Paper

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From hyperspectral imaging to dedicated sensors

Eric Bakker, Piet Schwering, Sebastiaan van den Broek

Proceedings Volume 4029, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.392540

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Imaging systems, Target detection, Imaging spectroscopy, Infrared radiation, Spectral resolution, Absorption, Knowledge management, Carbon dioxide, Signal to noise ratio

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 2000 Paper

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Detection and classification of infrared decoys and small targets in a sea background

Sebastiaan van den Broek, Eric Bakker, Dirk-Jan de Lange, Arne Theil

Proceedings Volume 4029, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.392513

KEYWORDS: Target detection, Infrared radiation, Detection and tracking algorithms, Missiles, Infrared imaging, Cameras, Optical filters, Visible radiation, Algorithm development, Infrared cameras

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Proceedings Article | 14 July 1999 Paper

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Modeling multispectral imagery data with NIRATAM v3.1 and NPLUME v1.6

Eric Bakker, Martin Fair, H. Schleijpen

Proceedings Volume 3699, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.352936

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Mid-IR, Carbon monoxide, Long wavelength infrared, Infrared radiation, Infrared signatures, Absorption, Carbon dioxide, Infrared imaging, Atmospheric sensing

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Spectral imagery data (2.0 to 5.4 micrometer) was collected of plumes of ships by the NATO Special Working Group 4. It provides the means to study the signature of a target spectrally, spatially, and temporally. This experimental data has been used to validate the infrared signature of the plume of a ship as computed by NATO's flow-field program NPLUME v1.6 and the NATO Infra-Red Air Target Model NIRATAM v3.1. Two spatial positions in the spectral imagery data cube were selected. One which represents the background spectrum, and one which represents the spectrum of the plume of the ship. Theoretical spectra were computed by means of NPLUME v1.6 and NIRATAM v3.1. A computed background spectrum was fitted to the experimental background spectrum using a user-defined atmosphere in accordance with the meteorological conditions during the trial. A computed plume spectrum was fitted to the observed plume spectrum in order to determine the chemical composition of the exhaust gas. Since NIRATAM only takes into account plume radiation from CO, CO₂, H₂O, and soot, the analysis is necessarily limited to these species. Using the derived fitting parameters from the experimental data we make predictions about the infrared signature of the plume in two wavelength bands (mid-wave infrared and the long-wave infrared). The average transmission through the plume in the mid-wave infrared (3.0 to 5.0 micrometer) ranges from 65% close to the exit plane, to 100% where the plume dissolves in the ambient atmosphere. For the long-wave infrared (8.0 to 10.0 micrometer) the range in transmission is 90% to 100%. The active species in the mid-wave infrared and the long-wave infrared are the same for the plume as for the intervening atmosphere. The main difference is that the absorption features are deeper and wider for the plume. Based on this work we arrive at the conclusion that spectral imagery data of the plume of a ship can be adequately modeled using NIRATAM v3.1 in conjunction with NPLUME v1.6. Alternatively, the experimental data validates NIRATAM v3.1 and NPLUME v1.6. Some modifications to the NIRATAM source code have been proposed as a result of this study. A new release of NIRATAM and NPLUME which incorporates some of these changes is expected shortly (NIRATAM v3.2).

Proceedings Article | 30 April 1993 Paper

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Chemically selective optode membranes and optical detection modes

Ursula Spichiger-Keller, Daniel Freiner, Markus Lerchi, Eric Bakker, Rene Dohner, Wilhelm Simon

Proceedings Volume 1796, (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.143555

KEYWORDS: Ions, Absorbance, Potassium, Sapphire, Lead, Refractive index, Sodium, Biological research, Crystals, Sensors

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Optical and Infrared Interferometry II

27 June 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

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