The British Aerospace Dynamics Division has been active in the infrared field since the early 1950's. Originally infrared sensors were, and in many cases still are, cooled with Joule-Thomson coolers associated with rechargeable gas-bottles. Today, there is also a need for zero maintenance systems. To meet this need British Aerospace has productionised a range of viable Stirling Cycle cryogenic coolers. This paper summarises the intensive development programme which has taken place over the last seven years on such applications as the British Aerospace infrared linescan system for the Tornado and their suitability for further applications; both infrared and other sensors where signal-to-noise improvements at low temperatures are beneficial.
British Aerospace Cryogenic Coolers For Infrared Detectors
Recent Developments in Infrared Components and Subsystems ; 1988 ; London,United Kingdom
Proc. SPIE ; 0915
1988-10-03
Aufsatz (Konferenz)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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