Scintillation hardened semi-active laser sensor

The disclosed system, device and method for spatial homogenization and focusing of electromagnetic radiation over an aperture to reduce the effects of atmospheric scintillation generally includes an optical lens having an at least partially undulating pattern mapped onto a curvilinear surface. Discl...

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Main Authors JUERGENS RICHARD C, MCCARTHY PATRICK L, SPARROLD SCOTT W, SHEPARD R. H.III
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 20.12.2007
Subjects
AIMING
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
BLASTING
ELECTRIC DISCHARGE TUBES OR DISCHARGE LAMPS
ELECTRICITY
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS, OR APPARATUS
OPTICS
PHYSICS
WEAPON SIGHTS
WEAPONS
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Summary:The disclosed system, device and method for spatial homogenization and focusing of electromagnetic radiation over an aperture to reduce the effects of atmospheric scintillation generally includes an optical lens having an at least partially undulating pattern mapped onto a curvilinear surface. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to eliminate or otherwise reduce the effects of atmospheric scintillation as well as other optical aberrations. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention generally provide improved systems and methods for the acquisition, tracking and engagement of military targets with missiles or other guided ordinance.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20050206980