In the design of military optical systems there frequently exists conflicts among requirements for high performance or precision, size and weight, and the ability to withstand harsh environments. The AN/GVS-5 Hand Held Laser Rangefinder developed for the U.S. Army is a good example of such a system comprising precise alignment of three optical axes in a five pound, field deployed equipment. Final success of the program was the result of innovative design, careful material selection, and attention to detail in manufacture and process control.

Date Published: 27 May 1982
PDF: 5 pages
Proc. SPIE 0330, Optical Systems Engineering II, (27 May 1982); doi: 10.1117/12.934265

Published in SPIE Proceedings Vol. 0330:
Optical Systems Engineering II
Paul R. Yoder Jr., Editor(s)