Title :
Quantization of PMT Signals for Meteorological Satellites
Author :
Stremler, Ferrel G. ; Bryson, William R.
Author_Institution :
University of Wisconsin Madison, WI 53706
fDate :
5/1/1976 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Quantization rules are examined for a satellite radiometer in the visual range. Effects of photomultiplier tube (PMT) noise on the detection of cloud brightness levels are of particular interest because the expected radiance levels are high. Effects of area integration are considered to improve the probability of detection at high radiance levels.
Keywords :
Brightness; Clouds; Detectors; Meteorology; Noise level; Photomultipliers; Quantization; Radiometry; Satellite broadcasting; Sea measurements;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1976.308233
