Systems and methods for analyzing dew in a system of interest

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2008-04-08

2008-04-08

Toatley, Gregory (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By polarized light examination

C356S128000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07355707

ABSTRACT:
A system and method and for analyzing dew in a system of interest are provided. A representative method comprises receiving infrared information corresponding to a degree of polarization of dew in a particular environment, and using the degree of polarization to determine dew presence in the environment. Changes in the degree of polarization can be attributed to changes in the density, size or shadowing of the dew drops. Infrared emissions information can be detected and accumulated over a range of emission angles and over a period of time. The system compares the accumulated data for the particular environment to detect the presence of dew, the rate of growth of the dew and the change in characteristics of dew over a period of time starting from a first time interval. The system also compares the accumulated data with other previous accumulated data from the environment to detect if changes should be made to the environment.

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