QRC 183(T). F-415A CAMERA SYSTEM
Abstract
Construction and flight testing are reported of the F-415A Rotary Prism Panoramic Camera. In the original design approach, the F-415A was optimized for achieving photographic coverage, horizon to ctions will be in black and white. Original may be seen in ASTIA Hq. DESCRIPTORS: *Wide field cameras, *Aerial cameras, Prisms (Optics), Panoramic scanners, Design, Flig testing, Effectiveness, Dis tortion. Identifiers: Cameras F-415. Construction and flight testing are reported of the F-415A Rotary Prism Panoramic Camera. In the original design approach, the F-415A was optimized for achieving photographic coverage, horizon to horizon, while operating at an altitude of 500 feet with an airspeed of 600 knots. The maximum cycling rate of this system provides a capability of obtaining high quality pictures at an altitude of 275 feet and an airspeed of 600 knots. A forward overlap of 60% is maintained under this condition. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0277990