Lightweight surveillance FLIR

James M. Fawcett

doi:10.1117/12.46812

1 October 1991 Lightweight surveillance FLIR

James M. Fawcett

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Proceedings Volume 1498, Tactical Infrared Systems; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.46812
Event: Southcentral '91 (Dallas), 1991, Dallas, TX, United States

Abstract

The following describes a lightweight infrared system that is ideal for mounting on light aircraft for surveillance purposes. Use of a platinum silicide staring array detector helps to minimize mechanisms and use of the 3-5 micrometers infrared band enables the infrared optics to consume a smaller volume. Use was made of this combination to create an infrared sensor head that weighs less than 45 pounds and only protrudes 5.5' outside an aircraft skin.

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James M. Fawcett "Lightweight surveillance FLIR", Proc. SPIE 1498, Tactical Infrared Systems, (1 October 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.46812

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