Effects Of Flow Field Aerodynamics On Imaging Sensor Resolution

Ralph W. Fisher

doi:10.1117/12.954802

8 September 1976 Effects Of Flow Field Aerodynamics On Imaging Sensor Resolution

Ralph W. Fisher

Proceedings Volume 0079, Aerial Reconnaissance Systems: Pods/Aircraft I; (1976) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954802
Event: 1976 SPIE/SPSE Technical Symposium East, 1976, Reston, United States

Abstract

The non-uniform and fluctuating air density field surrounding a high performance aircraft can significantly affect the performance of visual infrared imaging sensors. This paper addresses each of the classic types of flow field phenomena and develops theory for incoming optical wavefronts. Parametrics are presented for several flight conditions, and guidelines are discussed for minimizing sensor performance degradation due to these effects.

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Ralph W. Fisher "Effects Of Flow Field Aerodynamics On Imaging Sensor Resolution", Proc. SPIE 0079, Aerial Reconnaissance Systems: Pods/Aircraft I, (8 September 1976); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.954802

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