Compact prism-based optics for two-axis gimbal systems allowing large aperture and field of regard

Per Fredin

doi:10.1117/12.256245

1 November 1996 Compact prism-based optics for two-axis gimbal systems allowing large aperture and field of regard

Per Fredin

Proceedings Volume 2863, Current Developments in Optical Design and Engineering VI; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.256245
Event: SPIE's 1996 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1996, Denver, CO, United States

Abstract

This paper presents an optical principle based on four right angle prisms with an optional intermediate lens that allows a large aperture combined with a large field of regard. The optics can be fitted into a small volume and the major part of the thermal imager is placed off-gimbal.

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Per Fredin "Compact prism-based optics for two-axis gimbal systems allowing large aperture and field of regard", Proc. SPIE 2863, Current Developments in Optical Design and Engineering VI, (1 November 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.256245

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