A new imaging technique is introduced, based on tomographic imaging principles applied to the output from a conical scan reticle system. The concept allows for a simple, low cost system consisting of simple scanning optics, a single element detector and a signal-processing unit to act as an imaging sensor. Potential applications of the tomographic scanning imaging (TOSCA) seeker include missile seekers, smart munitions, and other devices using low-cost imagers.

Date Published: 27 July 2004
PDF: 10 pages
Proc. SPIE 5430, Acquisition, Tracking, and Pointing XVIII, (27 July 2004); doi: 10.1117/12.541592

Published in SPIE Proceedings Vol. 5430:
Acquisition, Tracking, and Pointing XVIII
Michael K. Masten; Larry A. Stockum, Editor(s)