Sensor Configuration For A Short To Medium Range Reconnaissance Pod

Ingvar H. Johansson

doi:10.1117/12.936769

20 February 1987 Sensor Configuration For A Short To Medium Range Reconnaissance Pod

Ingvar H. Johansson

Proceedings Volume 0694, Airborne Reconnaissance X; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936769
Event: 30th Annual Technical Symposium, 1986, San Diego, United States

Abstract

The GREEN BARON pod is designed and developed specifically for penetrating reconnaissance and for reconnaissance up to medium distance. An Infra Red Line Scanner (IRLS) in combination with a panoramic camera are the main short range sensors, the IRLS as an allweather sensor and the panoramic camera to get horizon to horizon coverage and stereo interpretation. For reconnaissance up to medium distance our choice was a camera with 12 inch focal length. This focal length gives moderate focusing problems when operating over a wide distance range. Influence on performance caused by environment is easier to deal with compared to operating a camera with longer focal length. This paper concentrates on the reasons for choosing a focal length of 12 inch for the pod.

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Ingvar H. Johansson "Sensor Configuration For A Short To Medium Range Reconnaissance Pod", Proc. SPIE 0694, Airborne Reconnaissance X, (20 February 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.936769

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