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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 18, 2005
Scott W. Sparrold, Vail, AZ (US);
R. Hamilton Shepard, Iii, Tucson, AZ (US);
Patrick L. Mccarthy, Tucson, AZ (US);
Richard C. Juergens, Tucson, AZ (US);
Scott W. Sparrold, Vail, AZ (US);
R. Hamilton Shepard, III, Tucson, AZ (US);
Patrick L. McCarthy, Tucson, AZ (US);
Richard C. Juergens, Tucson, AZ (US);
Raytheon Company, Waltham, MA (US);
Abstract
The disclosed system, device and method for spatial homogenization and focusing of electromagnetic radiation over an aperture to reduce the effects of atmospheric scintillation generally includes an optical lens having an at least partially undulating pattern mapped onto a curvilinear surface. Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to eliminate or otherwise reduce the effects of atmospheric scintillation as well as other optical aberrations. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention generally provide improved systems and methods for the acquisition, tracking and engagement of military targets with missiles or other guided ordinance.