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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 21, 1990
Filed:
Dec. 08, 1988
Horst Kaltschmidt, Neubiberg, DE;
Messerschmitt-Boelkow-Blohm GmbH, Munich, DE;
Abstract
An opto-electronic, interference protected missile tracking system operates according to the multiple shutter shifting method, thereby employing a matrix which may have a plurality of liquid crystal cells or deformable mirror devices. These cells or devices are arranged in a rectangular coordinate system and thus have an inherent location determination so that the need for a mechanically movable reticle is obviated. The individual image points in the matrix are modulated under the control of a location determining central processing unit whereby the individual control covers an 'n.times.m' vicinity around the image point or pixel that is illuminated by the useful incoming light.