Second-generation thermal imaging system design-trades modeling

Leo O. Vroombout

doi:10.1117/12.21755

1 October 1990 Second-generation thermal imaging system design-trades modeling

Leo O. Vroombout

Proceedings Volume 1309, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing; (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21755
Event: 1990 Technical Symposium on Optics, Electro-Optics, and Sensors, 1990, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

The Night Vision Laboratory static performance model is considered for thermal viewing systems. Since the model is not initially intended to be a design tool and is not usable for conducting system or component design trades, it has to be restructured. The approach to updating the first-generation static performance model and to configuring it as a design tool is presented. Second-generation imaging systems exploit infrared focal-plane arrays, high-reliability cryogenic coolers, precision scanning devices, and high-speed digital electronics. They also use optical materials and coatings and optomechanical and electronics packaging techniques.

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Leo O. Vroombout "Second-generation thermal imaging system design-trades modeling", Proc. SPIE 1309, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing, (1 October 1990); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21755

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