Polarization characteristics of an altazimuth sky scanner

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May 1980

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980apopt..19.1419g&link_type=abstract

Applied Optics, vol. 19, May 1, 1980, p. 1419-1424.

Physics

Optics

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Optical Scanners, Polarization Characteristics, Sky Radiation, Atmospheric Optics, Azimuth, Celestial Bodies, Data Processing, Daytime, Mirrors, Night, Numerical Analysis, Numerical Control, Remote Sensors, Stokes Law Of Radiation

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A theoretical description of the polarization characteristics of an altazimuth sky scanner optical system based on Mueller-Stokes calculus is presented. This computer-driven optical system was designed to perform laboratory studies of skylight and of celestial objects during day or night, and has no space limitations; however, the two parallel 45 deg tilt mirrors introduce some intrinsic polarization. Therefore, proper data interpretation requires a theoretical understanding of the polarization features of the instrument and accurate experimental determination of the Mueller-Stokes matrix elements describing the polarizing and depolarizing action of the system.

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