Dual field of view multi wavelength sensor
US5363235A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 10, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B27/4294
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical system (10) includes a three mirror anastigmat telescope (12) and imager optics (14). The imager optics (14) provide narrow and wide field of view staring of the viewed scene. The optical system is positioned in a turret assembly (50) and folded to provide a sensor. The sensor includes an output laser beam generator (90). The telescope (12) is shared by the infrared system and the laser (90) to provide a simplistic and compact turret arrangement (50) which is well suited for aircraft targeting and designation purposes.
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