Impact Of Optics Design Decisions Upon Line-Of-Sight Stabilization

Michael K. Masten; J. M . Hilkert

doi:10.1117/12.935040

3 October 1983 Impact Of Optics Design Decisions Upon Line-Of-Sight Stabilization

Michael K. Masten, J. M . Hilkert

Proceedings Volume 0389, Optical Systems Engineering III; (1983) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935040
Event: 1983 Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1983, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

The process of designing line-of-sight stabilization systems is an interdisciplinary process that requires interaction of mechanical engineers, electronics designers, and servo analysts as well as the optics engineer. The decisions made by the optics designer can have a significant impact upon the final system configuration and performance that is achieved. The stabilization mechanism must support the optical package, must not obstruct the line-of-sight, and must be balanced in order to achieve the desired degree of inertial stabilization. This paper defines the common approaches used to achieve line-of-sight stabilization and discusses the design process that is followed as stabilization systems are conceived and fabricated. Attention is then given to the impact of some of the decisions made by the optics designer and the resultant constraints that are imposed upon the stabilization design by these choices.

Citation Download Citation

Michael K. Masten and J. M . Hilkert "Impact Of Optics Design Decisions Upon Line-Of-Sight Stabilization", Proc. SPIE 0389, Optical Systems Engineering III, (3 October 1983); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.935040

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available