Focal Plane Array Construction Using Multiple Z-Plane Modules

Alan J. Petersen; Joseph P. Martin

doi:10.1117/12.960365

13 September 1989 Focal Plane Array Construction Using Multiple Z-Plane Modules

Alan J. Petersen, Joseph P. Martin

Proceedings Volume 1097, Materials, Devices, Techniques, and Applications for Z-Plane Focal Plane Array; (1989) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.960365
Event: SPIE 1989 Technical Symposium on Aerospace Sensing, 1989, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

A low cost, light weight, highly repeatable alignment system was developed to support and automatically align the individual modules of a mosaic photo diode detector array. The system consists of hollow round metal alignment pins nested in the square holes formed by V-grooves in the face of adjacent modules, and threaded rods passing through the modules to draw the modules into contact with the alignment pins and one-another and to support the modules. V-grooves and thru-holes in support brackets along two sides of the array align the brackets to the array for mounting to the optical system.

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Alan J. Petersen and Joseph P. Martin "Focal Plane Array Construction Using Multiple Z-Plane Modules", Proc. SPIE 1097, Materials, Devices, Techniques, and Applications for Z-Plane Focal Plane Array, (13 September 1989); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.960365

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