Publications and References

Feister, U., Shields, J., Karr, M., Johnson, R., Dehne, K. and Woldt, M, 2000, “Ground-Based Cloud Images and Sky Radiances in the Visible and Near Infrared Region from Whole Sky Imager Measurements”, Proceedings of Climate Monitoring – Satellite Application Facility Training Workshop sponsored by DWD, EUMETSAT and WMO, Dresden 2000. [pdf.version]

Shields, J. E., R. W. Johnson, M. E. Karr, and J. L. Wertz, 1998, “Automated Day/Night Whole Sky Imagers for Field Assessment of Cloud Cover Distributions an Radiance Distributions”, Proceedings of the 10th Symposium on Meteorological Observations and Instrumentation, 11 – 16 January 1998, Published by the American Meteorological Society, Boston MA.

Shields, J. E., R. W. Johnson, and M. E. Karr, 1998, “Continued Upgrade of the LIMDAS Day/Night Whole Sky Imager for Night Cloud Monitoring”, Marine Physical Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, MPL-U-1/98.

Shields, J. E., M. E. Karr, T. P. Tooman, D. H. Sowle, and S. T. Moore, 1998,“The Whole Sky Imager – A Year of Progress”, Proceedings of Eighth Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Science Team Meeting, 1998. [pdf.version]

Shields, J. E., R. W. Johnson, M. E. Karr, R. A. Weymouth, and D. S. Sauer, 1997, “Delivery and Development of a Day/Night Whole Sky Imager with Enhanced Angular Alignment for Full 24 Hour Cloud Distribution Assessment”, Final Report to the Office of Naval Research Contract N00014-93-D-0141-DO#11, Marine Physical Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, MPL-U-8/97.

Shields, J. E., R. W. Johnson, and M. E. Karr, 1997, “Service Support for the Phillips Laboratory Whole Sky Imager”, Marine Physical Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, MPL-U-10/97.

Shields, J. E., R. W. Johnson, and M. E. Karr, 1994, “Upgrading the Day/Night Whole Sky Imager from Manual/Interactive to Full Automatic Control”, Final Report to the Office of Naval Research Contract N00014-89-D-0142 (DO #18), Marine Physical Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, MPL-U-140/94.

Shields, J. E., R. W. Johnson, and M. E. Karr, 1993, “Automated Whole Sky Imagers for Continuous Day and Night Cloud Field Assessment”, ", Proceedings of the Cloud Impacts on DOD Operations and Systems- 1993 Conference.

Shields, J. E., R. W. Johnson, and T. L. Koehler, 1993, “Automated Whole Sky Imaging Systems for Cloud Field Assessment”, Proceedings of the Fourth Symposium on Global Change Studies, 17 – 22 January 1993, Published by the American Meteorological Society, Boston MA.

Watson, K. M., J. E. Shields, R. W. Johnson, T. L. Koehler, and M. E. Karr, 1993, “Upgrade of the LIMDAS Day/Night Whole Sky Imager”, Final Report to the Office of Naval Research Contract N00014-89-D-0142, Marine Physical Laboratory, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego, MPL-U-30/93.

Shields, J. E. , R. W. Johnson, and M. E. Karr, 1992, “An Automated Observing System for Passive Evaluation of Cloud Cover and Visibility”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory, SIO 92-22, PL-TR-2202.

Johnson, R. W., J. E. Shields, and T. L. Koehler, 1991: "Analysis and Interpretation of Simultaneous Multi-Station Whole Sky Imagery", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory, SIO 91-33, PL- TR-91-2214.

Koehler, T. L., R. W. Johnson, and J. E. Shields, 1991, "Status of the Whole Sky Imager Database", Proceedings of the Cloud Impacts on DOD Operations and Systems - 1991 Conference.

Shields, J. E., R. W. Johnson, and M. E. Karr, 1991, "A Sensitivity Study of Daytime Visibility Determination with the Horizon Scanning Imager", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory, SIO 91-15, PL-TR-2189.

Shields, J. E., R. W. Johnson, and T. L. Koehler, 1991, "Imaging Systems for Automated 24-Hour Whole Sky Cloud Assessment and Visibility Determination", Proceedings of the Cloud Impacts on DOD Operations and Systems – 1991 Conference.

Johnson, R. W., M. E. Karr, and J. R. Varah, 1990, "Automated Visibility Measurements with a Solid-State Imager”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory, SIO Ref. 92-34, PL- TR-91-2016, ADA246892.

Shields, J. E., T. L. Koehler, and R. W. Johnson, 1990, "Whole Sky Imager", Proc. of the Cloud Impacts on DOD Operations and Systems - 1989/90 Workshop.

Gordon, Jacqueline I., 1989, “Nighttime Visibility”, Viz. Ability, Inc., 2941 Corvallis, OR 97330-1255, VAI89-1.

Johnson, R. W., W. S. Hering, and J. E. Shields, 1989, "Automated Visibility and Cloud Cover Measurements with a Solid-State Imaging System", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory, SIO Ref. 89- 7, GL- TR-89-0061.

Johnson, R. W., T. L. Koehler, and J. E. Shields, 1988, "A Multi-Station Set of Whole Sky Imagers and A Preliminary Assessment of the Emerging Data Base", Proc. of the Cloud Impacts on DOD Operations and Systems - 1988 Workshop, pp. 159-162 (1988).

Johnson, R. W., and M. K. Oleinik, 1984, "A Transportable, Machine-Oriented Library of Eorupean Sky and Terrain Radiance Distributions with Contemporary Radiometric and Meteorological Profiles", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 84-15, AFGL- TR-84-0096.

Gordon, J. I., 1983,"Implications of the Equation of Transfer Within the Visible and Infrared Spectrum", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 83-10, AFGL-TR-82-0223, NTIS No. ADA 133 979.

Johnson, R. W., 1983, "An Experimental Device for Real Time Determination of Slant Path Atmospheric Contrast Transmittance (Prototype Status)", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 83-14, AFGL- TR-83-0053.

Shields, J. E., 1983, "An Analysis of Infrared and Visible Atmospheric Extinction Coefficients Measured at One-Minute Intervals", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 84-1, AFGL- TR-83-0210, NTIS No. BO-81-398L.

Johnson, R. W., 1982, "An Experimental Device for Real Time Determination of Slant Path Atmospheric Contrast Transmittance", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 82-27, AFGL- TR-82-0125.

Fitch, B. W., and T. S. Cress, 1981, “Measurements of Aerosol Size Distribution in the Lower Troposphere over Northern Europe”, J. Appl. Met. 20, No. 10, 1119-1128, also University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 81-18, AFGL- TR-80-0192, NTIS No. ADA104 272.

Hering, W. S., 1981a, "An Operational Technique for Estimating Visible Spectrum Contrast Transmittance”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 82-1, AFGL- TR-81-0198, NTIS No. ADA 111 823.

Hering, W. S., 1981b, "Assessment of Operational Techniques for Estimating Visible Spectrum Contrast Transmittance”, SPIE Proceedings on Atmospheric Effects on System Performance, 205, 119-145.

Johnson, R. W., 1981a, “Winter and Summer Measurements of European Very Low Altitude Volume Scattering Coefficients”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 81-26, AFGL- TR-81-0154, NTIS No.ADA-106-363.

Johnson, R. W., 1981b, “Spring and Fall Measurements of European Very Low Altitude Volume Scattering Coefficients”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 81-33, AFGL- TR-81-0237, NTIS No.ADA-108-879.

Johnson, R. W., 1981c, “Daytime Visibility and Nephelometer Measurements Related to its Determination”, Atmospheric Environment, 15, 10/11, 1835.

Johnson, R. W., 1981d, “Airborne Measurements of European Sky and Terrain Radiances”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 82-2, AFGL- TR-81-0275, NTIS No.ADA-114-637.

Johnson, R. W., and B. W. Fitch, 1981, "A Review of Measured Atmospheric Optical Properties and Their Contemporary Aerosol Size Distributions”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 82-22, AFGL-TR-82-0049, NTIS No. ADA 123 940.

Johnson, R. W., and J. I. Gordon, 1981, "A Review of Optical Data Analysis Related to the Modelling of Visible and Optical Infrared Atmospheric Properties", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 83-5, AFGL- TR-82-0086, NTIS No.ADA-131-486.

Johnson, R. W., and W. S. Hering, 1981a, "Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Quantities in Europe and Their Application to Modelling Visible Spectrum Contrast Transmittance", AGARD Proceedings on Special Topics in Optical Propagation, AGARD-CP-300, pp. 14-1 to 14-12.

Johnson, R. W., and W. S. Hering, 1981b, "An Analysis of Natural Variations in Measured European Sky and Terrain Radiances”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 82-6, AFGL- TR-81-0317, NTIS No.ADA-120-487.

Shields, J. E., 1981, "An Analysis of Infrared and Visible Atmospheric Extinction Measurements in Europe", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 82-4, AFGL- TR-81-0251, NTIS No. ADA-123-999.

Johnson, R. W., and J. I. Gordon, 1980, "Airborne Measurements of Atmospheric Volume Scattering Coefficients in Northern Europe, Summer 1978", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 80-20, AFGL- TR-80-0207, NTIS No.ADA 097 134.

Johnson, R. W., W. S. Hering, J. I. Gordon, B. W. Fitch, and J. E. Shields, 1980, "Preliminary Analysis and Modeling Based Upon Project OPAQUE Profile and Surface Data", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 80-5, AFGL- TR-0285, NTIS No.ADB-052-1721.

Gordon, Jacqueline I., 1979, “Daytime Visibility, A Conceptual Review”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 80-1, AFGL-TR-79-0257, ADA 085451.

Johnson, R. W., 1979, "Airborne Measurements of European Atmospheric Scattering Coefficients", SPIE Proceedings on Atmospheric Effects on Radiative Transfer, 195, 31-38.

Johnson, R. W., and J. I. Gordon, 1979, "Airborne Measurements of Atmospheric Volume Scattering Coefficients in Northern Europe, Winter 1978", University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 79-25, AFGL- TR-79-0159, NTIS No.ADA-082-044.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1978a, “Airborne Measurements of Atmospheric Volume Scattering Coefficients in Northern Europe, Fall 1976”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 78-3, AFGL-TR-77-0239, NTIS No. ADA 057 144.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1978b, “Airborne Measurements of Atmospheric Volume Scattering Coefficients in Northern Europe, Summer 1977”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 78-28, AFGL-TR-78-0168, NTIS No. ADA 068 611.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1978c, “Airborne Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties, Summary and Review III”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 79-5, AFGL-TR-78-0286, NTIS No. ADA 073 121.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1977, “Airborne Measurements of Atmospheric Volume Scattering Coefficients in Northern Europe, Spring 1976”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 77-8, AFGL-TR-77-0078, NTIS No. ADA 046 290.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1976, “Airborne Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties in Northern Germany”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 76-17, AFGL-TR-76-0188, NTIS No. ADA 035 571.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1975a, “Airborne Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties in Western Washington”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 75-24, AFCRL-TR-53-0414, NTIS No. ADA 026 036.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1975b, “Airborne Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties, Summary and Review II”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 75-26, AFCRL-TR-75-0457, NTIS No. ADA 022 675.

Gordon, J. I., C. F. Edgerton, and S. Q. Duntley, 1975, “Signal-Light Nomogram”, J. Opt. Soc. Am 65, 111-118.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1974, “Airborne and Ground-Based Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties in Southern Illinois”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 72-25, AFCRL-74-0298, NTIS No. ADA 013 164.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1973, “Airborne Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties in Southern Illinois”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 73-24, AFCRL-73-0422, NTIS No. AD 774 597.

Gordon, J. I., J. L. Harris, Sr., and S. Q. Duntley, 1973, “Measuring Earth-to-Space Contrast Transmittance from Ground Stations”, Appl. Opt. 12, 1317, 1324.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1972a, “Airborne Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties in Southern Germany”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 72-64, AFCRL-72-0255, NTIS No. AD 747 490.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1972b, “Airborne Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties in Central New Mexico”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 72-71, AFCRL-72-0461, NTIS No. AD 751 936.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, and J. I. Gordon, 1972c, “Airborne Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties Summary and Review”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 72-82, AFCRL-72-0593, NTIS No. AD 754 898.

Duntley, S. Q., R. W. Johnson, J. I. Gordon, and A. R. Boileau, 1970, “Airborne Measurements of Optical Atmospheric Properties at Night”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, SIO Ref. 70-7, AFCRL-70-0137, NTIS No. AD 870 734.

Gordon, J. I., 1969, “Model for a Clear Atmosphere”, J. Opt. Soc. Am. 59, 14-18.

Duntley, S. Q., A. R. Boileau, and R. W. Preisendorfer, 1957, “Image Transmission by the Troposphere I”, University of California, San Diego, Scripps Institution of
Oceanography, Visibility Laboratory, JOSA 47, 499-506.

Note: Titles of additional publications prior to 1970 are available on request.

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