Accession Number:

ADD002977

Title:

Mirror Steering System.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Pledger,Richard Payne

Report Date:

1976-07-20

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

The patent discloses a mechanical mirror steering system using a combination of links and bearings connected to form a rhombic parallelogram, and having a mirror so attached as to describe circular arc on a plane in a precise manner.

Descriptors:

• *Patents
• *Beam steering
• *Mirrors
• Optical equipment
• Gimbals
• Alignment

Subject Categories:

• Machinery and Tools
• Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE