Analysis of applying SBUVICCD to corona detection

Using solar blind ultraviolet (SBUV) spectral light imaging technology to detect corona is a kind of advanced technology this time. Corona can be detected and imaged by using solar blind ultraviolet intensifier charge coupled device (SBUVICCD) without complex background to be processed. In this paper how to use ICCD to detect corona was analyzed. Imaging process of Gen II SBUVICCD was introduced and what will be noted during design instruments based on SBUVICCD to detect corona was also discussed. Some methods for deciding corona discharge level by using images from SBUVICCD were discussed sequentially. Finally, some corona pictures taken by using SBUVICCD were shown and expressed to support the items mentioned above. The result shows that SBUVICCD is suitable for corona detection in site.