Dr. James W. Leitch Profile

Dr. James W. Leitch

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2023 Poster + Paper

Concept and demonstration for a method of integrating depolarization in a slit homogenizer for spectrometry applications

Gabrielle Beach, Derek Sabatke, Madeline Cowell, James Leitch, Betsy Farris, Phil Oakley, Rachel O'Connor

Proceedings Volume 12690, 126900L (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2675827

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Sapphire, Design and modelling, Crystals, Depolarization, Spectrometers, Birefringence, Remote sensing, Crystal optics, Atmospheric sensing

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Proceedings Article | 15 March 2023 Presentation + Paper

Metamaterial spectrometer on a chip for hyperspectral imaging and atmospheric sounding

David Crouse, Igor Bendoym, Lori Lepak, James Leitch, Jeff Applegate

Proceedings Volume 12432, 124320A (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2650486

KEYWORDS: Optical filters, Tunable filters, Resonators, Zinc sulfide, Metamaterials, Optical metamaterials, Germanium, Mirrors, Design and modelling, Hyperspectral imaging

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 2022 Poster + Paper

Low SWaP hyperspectral imaging sensor for CubeSat applications

Igor Bendoym, Lori Lepak, James Leitch, Jeff Applegate, David Crouse

Proceedings Volume 12195, 121950J (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2633886

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Sensors, Optical filters, Metamaterials, Mirrors, Zinc, Germanium, Chemical mechanical planarization, Hyperspectral imaging, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Poster + Paper

Low SWaP-C hyperspectral metamaterial spectrometer (MMS) for narrow-band, wide angle-of-incidence MWIR atmospheric sensing

Igor Bendoym, Lori Lepak, James Leitch, Jeff Applegate, David Crouse

Proceedings Volume 12091, 120910J (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632794

KEYWORDS: Resonators, Optical filters, Imaging systems, Zinc, Germanium, Metamaterials, Sensors, Atmospheric sensing, Spectroscopy, Dispersion, Hyperspectral imaging, Multispectral imaging, Hyperspectral sensing, Multispectral sensing

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Proceedings Article | 22 July 2016 Paper

Development and test of the Ball Aerospace optical frequency comb: a versatile measurement tool for aerospace applications

Jordan Wachs, James Leitch, Scott Knight, Robert Pierce, Michael Adkins

Proceedings Volume 9912, 991206 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2230006

KEYWORDS: Frequency combs, Aerospace engineering, Control systems, Metrology, Interferometers, Laser beam diagnostics, Heterodyning, Teeth, Laser stabilization, Signal detection

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2014 Paper

The GeoTASO airborne spectrometer project

J. Leitch, T. Delker, W. Good, L. Ruppert, F. Murcray, K. Chance, X. Liu, C. Nowlan, S. Janz, N. Krotkov, K. Pickering, M. Kowalewski, J. Wang

Proceedings Volume 9218, 92181H (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2063763

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Spectroscopy, Calibration, Diffraction gratings, Ultraviolet radiation, Diffraction, Sensor performance, Optical filters, Visible radiation, Aerosols

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Proceedings Article | 28 June 2006 Paper

Testbed angle sensor for metrology of multi-spacecraft formations

Erin Sabatke, James Leitch, Anna Pierce

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62682A (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.671960

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Space operations, Photodiodes, Control systems, Calibration, Light emitting diodes, Spatial resolution, Computer programming, Metrology, Device simulation

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Proceedings Article | 14 September 2005 Paper

Beam transport for the TPF interferometer

Martin Noecker, James Leitch

Proceedings Volume 5905, 590504 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.620314

KEYWORDS: Sun, Telescopes, Stray light, Relays, Space operations, Beam propagation method, Diffraction, Interferometers, Space telescopes, Wave propagation

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Proceedings Article | 11 October 2004 Paper

System performance model and error budget for MAXIM

Jim Leitch, Michael Lieber, Dennis Gallagher, Keith Gendreau, Webster Cash, Ann Shipley

Proceedings Volume 5488, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.552358

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Space operations, Solar radiation models, Sensors, Systems modeling, Wavefronts, Optical alignment, Performance modeling, Imaging systems, Control systems

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Proceedings Article | 9 April 2003 Paper

Limb scatter ozone profiling sensor for the NPOESS ozone mapping and profiler suite (OMPS)

James Leitch, Juan Rodriguez, Michael Dittman, Doug Frazier, Brian McComas, Robert Philbrick, Debra Wasinger, Tim Valle, Tom Dixon, D. Dooley, Ron Munzer, Jack Larsen

Proceedings Volume 4891, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.467527

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Ozone, Stray light, Profiling, Ultraviolet radiation, Signal to noise ratio, Charge-coupled devices, Calibration, Optical filters, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 24 September 2002 Paper

Limb broadband imaging spectrometer for the NPOESS Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS)

Michael Dittman, James Leitch, Michael Chrisp, Juan Rodriguez, Angela Sparks, Brian McComas, Neal Zaun, Doug Frazier, Tom Dixon, Robert Philbrick, Debra Wasinger

Proceedings Volume 4814, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.453751

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Telescopes, Charge-coupled devices, Ozone, Spectroscopy, Ultraviolet radiation, Calibration, CCD image sensors, Stray light, Space telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 5 October 1999 Paper

Optical design for Terrestrial Planet Finder

Charley Noecker, James Leitch, Greg Kopp, Brian McComas

Proceedings Volume 3779, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.368226

KEYWORDS: Planets, Interferometers, Stars, Mirrors, Nulling interferometry, Space telescopes, Telescopes, Space operations, Beam splitters, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 24 July 1998 Paper

Laser metrology for space interferometry

James Leitch, Greg Kopp, Charley Noecker

Proceedings Volume 3350, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.317126

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Bragg cells, Frequency modulation, Modulation, Diagnostics, Laser metrology, Sensors, Phase shift keying, Ferroelectric materials, Fermium

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Proceedings Article | 6 July 1998 Paper

Subnanometer laser metrology for spacecraft interferometry

James Leitch, Greg Kopp, Charley Noecker

Proceedings Volume 3479, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.316472

KEYWORDS: Interferometers, Bragg cells, Frequency modulation, Modulation, Diagnostics, Laser metrology, Sensors, Phase shift keying, Ferroelectric materials, Fermium

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