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Book SynopsisRadiometry forms the practical basis of many applications in aerospace engineering, infrared systems engineering, remote sensing systems, and many other areas. This text brings the underlying principles together in a manner suitable for both classroom teaching and a reference volume that the practicing engineer can use.
Table of ContentsPreface xi; Nomenclature and Abbreviations xiii; Chapter 1 Introduction to Radiometry / 1; 1.1 Definitions 1; 1.2 Why Measure Light? 2; 1.3 Historical Background 4; 1.4 Radiometric Measurement Process 5; 1.5 Radiometry Applications 7; References 9; Chapter 2 Propagation of Optical Radiation / 11; 2.1 Basic Definitions 11; 2.1.1 Rays and angles 11; 2.1.2 System parameters 19; 2.1.3 Optical definitions 23; 2.2 Fundamental Radiometric Quantities 24; 2.2.1 Radiance 24; 2.2.2 Radiant exitance 26; 2.2.3 Irradiance 28; 2.2.4 Radiant intensity 29; 2.3 Radiometric Approximations 30; 2.3.1 Inverse square law 30; 2.3.2 Cosine3 law 31; 2.3.3 Lambertian approximation 32.
