An Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer (IFTS) for Climate Observations

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dc.contributor.advisorMcElroy, C. Thomas
dc.creatorSingh, Gurpreet
dc.date.accessioned2019-03-05T14:52:34Z
dc.date.available2019-03-05T14:52:34Z
dc.date.copyright2018-11-01
dc.date.issued2019-03-05
dc.date.updated2019-03-05T14:52:34Z
dc.degree.disciplineEarth & Space Science
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractClimate change is an ongoing global phenomenon having a greater impact at higher latitudes. The instrument development reported herein is aimed at demonstrating the feasibility of using an Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer (IFTS) to measure carbon dioxide (CO2), and methane (CH4) mixing ratios at high latitudes using oxygen A-band measurements as a surface pressure reference. This thesis details the optical design, instrumental setup, and development criteria for the IFTS. The development of a software package to control and acquire data is also discussed. The instrument is developed to achieve the Technology Readiness Level 4 standard which covers the breadboard validation of a space system in a laboratory environment. Hardware specifications and software algorithms of the instrument are presented. Results from an external Helium-Neon (HeNe) laser and a broadband light source limited by spectral bandpass filters are presented. Finally, recommendations and future improvements to this research and development program are listed.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/35868
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectAtmospheric sciences
dc.subject.keywordsMichelson interferometer
dc.subject.keywordsatmosphere
dc.subject.keywordsoptics
dc.subject.keywordsremote sounding
dc.subject.keywordsmethane
dc.subject.keywordscarbon dioxide
dc.subject.keywordsarctic
dc.subject.keywordsPHEOS
dc.subject.keywordsPCW
dc.subject.keywordsACE-FTS
dc.subject.keywordsGOSAT
dc.subject.keywordsABB
dc.subject.keywordsCanadian Space Agency
dc.subject.keywordsEnvironment and Climate Change Canada
dc.subject.keywordsFTIR
dc.subject.keywordspayload
dc.subject.keywordsspace
dc.subject.keywordsAIM-North
dc.subject.keywordssatellite
dc.subject.keywordsspacecraft
dc.subject.keywordspermafrost
dc.titleAn Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer (IFTS) for Climate Observations
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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