Optically multiplexed imaging system and methods of operation

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2011-02-08

2011-02-08

Amari, Alessandro (Department: 2872)

Optics: measuring and testing

By dispersed light spectroscopy

Utilizing a spectrometer

Reexamination Certificate

active

07884931

ABSTRACT:
The invention describes an optical multiplexer for increasing optical data collection efficiency across at least two fields of view. The optical multiplexer includes a first optical path for operatively receiving optical data from a first field of view and at least one beam deflection system for operatively receiving optical data from at least a second field of view. The optical multiplexer also includes an optical train for focusing the optical data passing through the optical train onto adjacent sections of a focal plane array. The invention provides improvements including expanded across-track swaths, higher spatial resolution, imaging of real-time references on every frame, coincident imaging along separate paths, stereo imaging and other increases in imaging functionality.

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