Optics Focal Plane Technology Replacement Study

Abstract

This study leverages the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory and external sponsor investments to build and integrate a Digital Focal Plane Array (DFPA) based long-wave infrared (LWIR) camera system and telescope onto an existing Super Recording Automation Digital Optical Tracker (RADOT) mount at RTS. The major efforts in this study are: DFPA Camera assembly and test, telescope procurement and test, software development, and on-site integration and test at RTS.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Source ID
454d2b8208c2a8233129a25f9d593e9b

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Aviation Safety and Air Traffic Management
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects

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