Accession Number:

AD0856175

Title:

Electro-Optical Components Optimization Study Program.

Descriptive Note:

Quarterly progress rept. 20 Jun 68-17 Jan 69,

Corporate Author:

RCA GOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS BURLINGTON MA AEROSPACE SYSTEMS DIV

Personal Author(s):

• Wellinger, D.

Report Date:

1969-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

131.0

Abstract:

The report covers the study effort on the Electro-Optical Optimization Study Program during the period 20 June 1968 to 17 January 1969. Discussed in the report are various aspects of low light level viewing systems, including human factors considerations, targets and backgrounds, atmospheric effects, natural and artificial illumination, effects of motion, optics, intensifiers, image tubes and preamplifiers, monitors and the various known sources of noise. Using this information, a mathematical model amenable to digital computer simulation is developed for low light level systems. This model enables calculation of system weight and system signal-to-noise ratio versus light level and line frequency, using the characteristics of the systems components. The use of the model is illustrated. Plans for the remainder of the program are also outlined. Author

Descriptors:

• (*AERIAL RECONNAISSANCE
• COMBAT SURVEILLANCE)
• (*LOW LIGHT LEVELS
• MATHEMATICAL MODELS)
• NIGHT WARFARE
• IMAGE INTENSIFIERS(ELECTRONICS)
• IMAGE TUBES
• LIGHT TRANSMISSION
• SCREENS(DISPLAYS)
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• DETECTION
• RESOLUTION
• TELEVISION CAMERAS
• ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
• ELECTROOPTICS

Subject Categories:

• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
• Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE