CO2 Laser-Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Integration Concepts

G. R. Osche; C. F. Luck; R. E. Seavey; R. K. Phelan

doi:10.1117/12.958747

22 August 1980 CO₂ Laser-Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Integration Concepts

G. R. Osche, C. F. Luck, R. E. Seavey, R. K. Phelan

Proceedings Volume 0227, CO2 Laser Devices and Applications; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958747
Event: 1980 Technical Symposium East, 1980, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

A survey of techniques for combining active laser functions with passive thermal imaging systems is presented along with some recent accomplishments. Emphasis is placed on the advantages of integrating CO₂ lasers with the 8 - 12 μm thermal sensors arising from the commonality of operating wavelengths. Compatibility of performance, eye safety and sharing of optical components are pointed out as the primary driving factors which favor CO2 lasers. Recent accomplishments include the development of the first U.S. CO2 laser range-finder which has been integrated with the thermal sensor for a high survivability test vehicle (HSTV). A fully modularized, sealed-off CO2 TEA laser rangefinder developed for the U.S. Army is also described.

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G. R. Osche, C. F. Luck, R. E. Seavey, and R. K. Phelan "CO₂ Laser-Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Integration Concepts", Proc. SPIE 0227, CO2 Laser Devices and Applications, (22 August 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.958747

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