Infrared Design Examples

Author(s): William L. Wolfe

Published: 1999

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.343801

PDF ISBN: 9780819480224 | Print ISBN: 9780819433190

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This tutorial covers infrared design examples in considerable detail, building on principles presented in an earlier text, 'Introduction to Infrared System Design' (SPIE PRESS Vol. TT24). The text explores a range of problems illustrating several design issues, with applications in military, industry, aeronautics, space, and medicine, among others.

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CHAPTER 1.

Review of Design Fundamentals

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1.1 Design process
1.2 Geometry
1.3 Dynamics
1.4 Sensitivity
1.5 Optics
1.6 Step back
1.7 Iterate
1.8 Reiterate
1.9 References

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CHAPTER 2.

The MX Shell Game

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2.1 Problem statement
2.2 Geometry
2.3 Dynamics
2.4 Sensitivity
2.5 Optics
2.6 Step back
2.7 Efficiencies
2.7.1 Scan efficiency
2.7.2 Quantum efficiency
2.7.3 Cold-shield efficiency
2.7.4 Optics efficiency
2.7.5 Atmospheric transmission
2.7.6 Efficient summary
2.8 Whiskbroom
2.8.1 Geometry
2.8.2 Dynamics
2.8.3 Sensitivity
2.8.4 Optics
2.8.5 Efficiencies
2.8.6 Step back
2.8.7 Whiskbroom summary
2.9 The step starer
2.9.1 Geometry and dynamics
2.9.2 Sensitivity
2.9.3 Optics
2.9.4 The step back
2.10 Design summary
2.11 Variations
2.11.1 Landsat, thematic mapper, and multiple scanner
2.11.2 Satellite pour l'observation de la terre (SPOT)
2.11.3 The spy satellite
2.12 References

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CHAPTER 3.

The Space Campout

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3.1 Problem statement
3.2 Geometry
3.3 Dynamics
3.4 Sensitivity
3.4.1 Idealized equation
3.4.2 Sources of detector incidance
3.5 Optics
3.6 The step back
3.7 Tradeoffs
3.8 References

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CHAPTER 4.

An Infrared Night-Driving System

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4.1 Geometry
4.2 Scanner designs
4.2.1 Geometry
4.2.2 Dynamics
4.2.3 Sensitivity
4.3 Optical design
4.4 Starer design
4.4.1 Geometry
4.4.2 Dynamics
4.4.3 Sensitivity
4.4.4 Optics
4.4.5 Step back
4.4.6 An uncooled system
4.4.7 System choice
4.5 Minimum resolvable temperature difference (MRTD)
4.5.1 Modulation transfer functions (MTF)
4.5.2 Vision factors
4.6 Remarks
4.7 Helicopter night vision
4.7.1 Psychovisual inputs
4.7.2 Display results
4.7.3 Sensor derivatives
4.8 References

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CHAPTER 5.

The Broad Ocean Surveillance System (BOSS)

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5.1 Requirements
5.2 Geometry
5.3 Sensitivity
5.4 Optics
5.5 Step back
5.6 Second iteration
5.7 Summary
5.8 Commercial applications

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CHAPTER 6.

Collision Avoidance Reaction Equipment (CARE)

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6.1 Statement of the problem
6.2 Geometry
6.3 Sensitivity
6.3.1 Tailpipe radiation
6.3.2 Plume radiation
6.3.3 Body radiation
6.3.4 The answer
6.4 Optics
6.4.1 The fly's eye
6.4.2 The fish eye
6.4.3 The scanner
6.5 Probability of detection and false alarms
6.6 Final thoughts
6.7 References

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Appendix A: Scanners

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A.1 Introduction
A.2 Reflective prismatic scanners
A.2.1 Monogon prismatic mirror
A.2.2 Bigonal plane mirror
A.2.3 Trigonal mirror
A.2.4 Quadrigon
A.2.5 Split aperture scanner
A.2.6 Weiler wheel
A.3 Pyramidal reflective scanners
A.3.1 Plane mirror
A.3.2 Axe blade scanner
A.3.3 Pyramid scanner
A.4 Inside out scanners
A.4.1 Carousel scanner
A.4.2 Soup-bowl scanner
A.4.3 Saucer scanner
A.5 Refractive prismatic scanners
A.5.1 Operation of plane parallel plate
A.5.2 Refractive prismatic polygons
A.6 Rotating prisms
A.7 Wheeler line
A.8 Observations
A.9 References

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Appendix B: Optical Systems

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B.1 Introduction
B.2 Reflective objectives
B.2.1 The SEAL
B.2.2 The Schwarzchilds
B.2.3 Reflective Schmidt
B.2.4 Correctorless Schmidt
B.3 Lens systems
B.3.1 Singlet lenses
B.3.2 Doublet lenses
B.3.3 The (Cooke) triplet
B.3.4 Fifty-degree cold helicopter lens
B.4 References

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Appendix C: Orbital Velocities and Time

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