Optical system for vehicle flight control

Details Optical system for vehicle flight control Optical system for vehicle flight control

2006-05-02

2006-05-02

Kim, Ellen E. (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

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07039292

ABSTRACT:
A switchable optical system includes a primary optical system positioned to receive a forward view image, forward from the vehicle, during a reconnaissance mode of operation. A secondary optical system is operatively associated with the primary optical system for receiving opposing side images, side-looking from the vehicle. An imaging sensor is operatively associated with the primary optical system and with the secondary optical system. A mode switch is operatively associated with the primary optical system and the secondary optical system for switching between the reconnaissance mode of operation and a biomimetic mode of operation. The forward view image is sensed by the imaging sensor during the reconnaissance mode of operation; and, a portion of the forward view image and the opposing side images are simultaneously sensed by the imaging sensor for balancing the optic flow during the biomimetic mode of operation.

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