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1 November 1996 Compact prism-based optics for two-axis gimbal systems allowing large aperture and field of regard
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Abstract
This paper presents an optical principle based on four right angle prisms with an optional intermediate lens that allows a large aperture combined with a large field of regard. The optics can be fitted into a small volume and the major part of the thermal imager is placed off-gimbal.
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Per Fredin "Compact prism-based optics for two-axis gimbal systems allowing large aperture and field of regard", Proc. SPIE 2863, Current Developments in Optical Design and Engineering VI, (1 November 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.256245
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KEYWORDS
Prisms

Mirrors

Refractive index

Thermography

Image transmission

Imaging systems

Chemical elements

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