SUITABILITY OF AN IMAGE IR UPCONVERTER FOR THE DETECTION OF 300-K OBJECTS OUTSIDE THE EARTH'S ATMOSPHERE

摘要

This study considers the application of an infrared upconverter for the detection of 300-K objects in low earth orbit. It is found that an image upconverter detection system in synchronous orbit using a cooled (120-K) optical system of modest size and quality might be practical. (Author)