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Beckman Infrared Temperature Profile Radiometer (ITPR)

  • Circa 1970

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Beckman's Advanced Technology Operations subcontracted to develop an optical system for the Nimbus 5 weather satellite. The instrument measured infrared radiation emitted from Earth in seven spectral intervals, and used that data to provide meteorological data and enhance weather forecasts.

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  • 10 in. W x 8 in. L
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  • (verso, 2012-002_1292) "08-71-183-023-2"
  • (verso, 2012-002_1293) "08-70-034-363-1"
  • (verso, 2012-002_1294) "08-71-285-328-4"
  • (verso, 2012-002_1295) "08-70-034-363-2"
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Sub-series 1. Image Files
  • Series X. Photographic Materials
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  • Box 58, Folder 15

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“Beckman Infrared Temperature Profile Radiometer (ITPR),” circa 1970. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 58, Folder 15. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/pz50gw59m.

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