Periscope Optical Test Equipment (POTE)

Frederick C. Allard; J. Robert Ball; Lester D. Olin

doi:10.1117/12.957897

29 November 1979 Periscope Optical Test Equipment (POTE)

Frederick C. Allard, J. Robert Ball, Lester D. Olin

Proceedings Volume 0193, Optical Systems in Engineering I; (1979) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957897
Event: 23rd Annual Technical Symposium, 1979, San Diego, United States

Abstract

The Periscope Optical Test Equipment (POTE) is designed for use with submarine periscopes. The POTE concept provides for a measurement of a specific parameter - rather than a comprehensive analysis - to determine if the periscope optical performance is satisfactory. The system design incorporates custom optics (reflecting the photographic use of submarine periscopes) in conjunction with a microcomputer - based image processor. Special fixturing was designed to allow for rapid installation and alignment aboard a submarine. The use of a single spatial frequency, a programmable criterion level and automatic self-checks are discussed.

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Frederick C. Allard, J. Robert Ball, and Lester D. Olin "Periscope Optical Test Equipment (POTE)", Proc. SPIE 0193, Optical Systems in Engineering I, (29 November 1979); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957897

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