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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 12, 2007
Robert C. Gibbons, Richardson, TX (US);
Stephen H. Black, Buellton, CA (US);
Richard N. Mullins, Goleta, CA (US);
Robert C. Gibbons, Richardson, TX (US);
Stephen H. Black, Buellton, CA (US);
Richard N. Mullins, Goleta, CA (US);
Raytheon Company, Waltham, MA (US);
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for viewing an area includes a dewar and an optical system positioned within the dewar. The dewar permits operation of the flux detector at cryogenic temperatures, in some embodiments. The optical system includes an infrared radiation system capable of focusing one or more light beams. The inclusion of the optical system within the cryogenic space of the dewar allows reduction of the overall system length and weight, if desired.