Abstract A ranging and aiming system for determining the position of a source which emits continuous or noncontinuous forms of radiation. At least two optical systems whose axes are separated by a known distance contain lenses for focusing rays from the source onto an image retaining surface. Apparatus is provided for determining the angular position of the radiation source with respect to the optical system axes and may comprise a relay lens system for viewing the position of the source on the rear phosphor surface of an image storage tube. The front of the tube may contain a photo cathode surface, with image retaining means within the tube. Moreover, the angular position may be determined by means of an image dissecting tube.
A ranging and aiming system for determining the position of a source which emits continuous as well as noncontinuous forms of radiation comprising: a plurality of optical systems whose axes are separated by a known distance, each of said optical systems comprising lens means for focusing rays from said source on an image retaining surface comprising a photocathode surface of an image storage tube; and means for determining the angular position of said radiation source with respect to said optical system axes, said image storage tube having a rear phosphor surface from which said position may be determined.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A ranging and aiming system for determining the position of a source which emits continuous as well as noncontinuous forms of radiation comprising: a plurality of optical systems whose axes are separated by a known distance, each of said optical systems comprising lens means for focusing rays from said source on an image retaining surface comprising a photocathode surface of an image storage tube; and means for determining the angular position of said radiation source with respect to said optical system axes, said image storage tube having a rear phosphor surface from which said position may be determined.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A ranging and aiming system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said angular position determining means comprises a relay lens system for viewing the position of said source on said rear phosphor surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A ranging and aiming system in accordance with claim 2 wherein said angular position determining means comprises an image dissecting tube.