An Improved Optical Tracking System.
Abstract
The patent application discloses a star tracking system that aligns the optical axis of the system with the desired star in a rapid manner by providing an intentional star image wobble into a circle about the optical axis to develop equal electrical signals from segments from a segmented photodetector. The radius of the star image is equivalent or greater than the star image projected upon the segmented photodector. In addition a new and novel method of star tracking is disclosed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 03, 1973
- Accession Number
- ADD000442
Entities
People
- D. A. Koso
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy