Sensor chamber

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1990-10-31

1993-01-05

Hannaher, Constantine

Radiant energy

Infrared-to-visible imaging

Including detector array

250330, G01M 1100

Patent

active

051773627

ABSTRACT:
A sensor chamber is disclosed for testing the operation of detector modules designed to be placed in earth orbit. The sensor chamber includes a chamber housing and a vacuum pump for evacuating the sensor chamber housing to vacuum conditions representative of a space environment. An infrared detector module is disposable within the sensor chamber, the module being operative to receive an infrared frequency signal and generate an output signal in response thereto. A window is formed within the sensor chamber housing, adjacent the detector module, to facilitate communication of infrared frequency signals to the detector module. A detector servo mechanism is provided for regulating the orientation of the detector module within the sensor chamber housing. The detector servo being operative to effect movement of the detector module with respect to the infrared frequency signal.

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