Multipurpose Infrared Systems (MIRS III)
Abstract
The objective of this program was to advance the state-of-the-art technology for low cost; low weight; thermal imaging systems for remote piloted vehicles. The principle areas of study are in automatic focus compensation, structures, optic system designs and electronic multiplexing methods. The report covers preliminary designs for three types of FLIR systems and predicts quantity cost of production for quantities of 100 and 500. This report also includes design data that allows the application of technology to the reduction of piece part costs by using plastic parts. In this manner, temperature compensation of refractive optical systems, and compensated reflective optical systems, can be fabricated with improved performance and reduced weight. Valuable fall-out of this study includes; techniques that can be used in manned aircraft systems to improve performance, make them simpler to operate, and reduce system power and weight requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 28, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0782200
Entities
Organizations
- Texas Instruments