A constant magnification optical tracking system is disclosed wherein a traveling objective lens maintains a fixed relationship to an object to be optically tracked. The objective lens is chosen to provide a collimated light beam oriented in the direction of travel of the moving object. A reflective surface is attached to the traveling objective lens for reflecting an image of the moving object to the lens. The moving object is maintained at the focal point of the traveling objective lens. A motor and control means is provided for maintaining the traveling objective lens in a fixed relationship relative to a free falling object, thereby keeping said object at the focal point and centered on the axis of the traveling objective lens throughout its entire free fall path.


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    Title :

    Constant Magnification Optical Tracking System


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    14 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English






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