An all-beryllium-aluminum optical system for reconnaissance applications

Michael J. Russo

doi:10.1117/12.828495

21 August 2009 An all-beryllium-aluminum optical system for reconnaissance applications

Michael J. Russo

Proceedings Volume 7425, Optical Materials and Structures Technologies IV; 74250H (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828495
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2009, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

BAE Systems has developed an all-beryllium-aluminum version of the F-9120; a compact, lightweight, dual-band Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) long range sensor for high altitude tactical reconnaissance applications. The use of beryllium-aluminum as a common mirror and structure material provides a novel sensor solution that satisfies the military's need to gather high quality, long range, simultaneous, visible and infrared imagery at a lower cost. This paper will discuss the formulation and implementation of BAE Systems innovative material approach as well as its manufacturing and performance advantages.

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Michael J. Russo "An all-beryllium-aluminum optical system for reconnaissance applications", Proc. SPIE 7425, Optical Materials and Structures Technologies IV, 74250H (21 August 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.828495

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