Abstract:
A novel optical device and method for measuring intraocular light scatter in a human vision system of a subject is described which comprises first and second light sources of respective predetermined intensities, the images of which are optically folded along a common optical axis and projected into the vision system of the subject, the first source being of intensity sufficient to generate intraocular haze in the vision system of the subject, the second source being movable in a plane substantially perpendicular to the axis along which its image is projected whereby the second source image as viewed by the subject may be selectively viewed with respect to the first source image to measure the apparent peripheral extent of the haze surrounding the first source image.
Abstract:
A portable visual function tester and testing method is described for rapid and accurate measurement of several human vision parameters, including critical fusion frequency, stereopsis, Snellen visual acuity and visual resolution, cyclophoria, eye dominance, and lateral and vertical phoria, which comprises, first and second illuminated visual displays disposed for viewing by respective left and right eyes of a subject along respective parallel first and second optical axes, each display comprising an array of visual display patterns, one pattern of each display comprising a pair disposed for simultaneous viewing by the subject in the measurement of a corresponding vision parameter; the display patterns include an illuminated blinking disk for measurement of critical fusion frequency, a rectangular array of four-dot sets for measurement of stereopsis, an array of Snellen E designs of various sizes and orientations for measurement of visual acuity, and a resolution fan comprising a pattern of a plurality of radially extending alternate bright and dark luminance areas for measurement of minimum visual resolution; the visual display pairs include a first pair including a first circle with adjacent reference mark and a second circle with adjacent reference scale for measurement of cyclophoria, a second pair including two sets of oppositely oriented diagonal lines for determination of eye dominance, and a third pair including an illuminated dot and illuminated rectangular grid for testing of lateral and vertical phorias; suitable electronics are included for selectively illuminating the display patterns in pairs.
Abstract:
An arrangement for conveniently changing the illumination in an aircraft cockpit or other enclosure to a spectrum compatible with night vision infrared equipment including provision for easy return to the original illumination source. Selected LED elements are employed in multiple element arrays using a tether connected package that can be excited directly from existing wiring in fixtures.
Abstract:
A glide slope indicator system in which light from an incoming aircraft's landing light is shaped by spherical/cylindrical lens combination into a line image which strikes a linear photodiode array. By determining which photodiode in the array the center of the line image strikes, the glide slope angle can be determined. An appropriate signal is communicated to the pilot via a pair of indicator lights mounted on the runway depending upon whether the aircraft is above, below or on the desired glide slope angle.
Abstract:
A method for dynamically recording distortion in a transparency includes a support fixture for mounting the transparency for movement about a predetermined horizontal or vertical axis, with a camera disposed in back of the transparency while a test target is disposed in front of it. The test target has a plurality of small light sources arranged in a rectangular matrix pattern toward which the camera is aimed through the transparency. By opening the camera shutter for a period of time as the transparency is moved through a predetermined angle, a photographic record of distortion at a plurality of regions in the transparency is produced.
Abstract:
An apparatus for altering the spatial frequency content of recorded patterns by selectively filtering the patterns after they are transformed into the Fourier domain. The filter characteristics are spatially and temporally variable while the real space image of the altered pattern is being observed. A laser beam is projected through a transparency containing the pattern. The patterned beam, with diffraction interference effects, is transformed to the Fourier domain at the surface of a liquid crystal light valve responsive to a spatially and temporally varying light projector. The projector activated regions reflect areas of the Fourier domain beam, while other areas are absorbed or incoherently reflected. A beam splitter redirects a portion of the reflected beam to a continuously observable image plane after transformation back into real space.
Abstract:
A vibration stabilized image projection system includes a viewing screen supported on a vibratory platform, an image projector supported off the platform in a relatively vibration-free environment for projecting an image toward the screen, and an image stabilizing lens interposed between the projector and screeen for providing an optical link between them. The stabilizing lens is supported on the platform for undergoing vibratory movement therewith in X, Y and/or Z planes and relative to the projector. The lens focuses the image at a stationary position on the screen as the stabilizing lens, screen and platform undergo vibratory movement relative to the projector.
Abstract:
A measurement apparatus and method for detecting, resolving and quantifying the distortion caused by a relatively large region of a distorting optically transparent medium. A precisely defined pattern is viewed through the transparent medium to introduce the distortion effects. The altered pattern is photographically recorded in thin film transparency format. A beam of coherent luminous energy projected through the transparency, once focused, produces a Fraunhofer diffraction pattern which is the Fourier transform of the original pattern. Conventional distortion characteristics in the Fourier domain appear in a form more amenable to quantification and analysis. The character and magnitude of the distortion is readily ascertained by comparing the transforms of distorted and undistorted patterns, yielding quantitative data comparable to conventional distortion effects in terms of grid line slop and lens factor.
Abstract:
An optical device for measuring the angles formed between a line-of-sight and the normal to a planar surface intersected thereby. A solid piece of optically transparent material having a relatively large index of refraction is geometrically shaped to have a planar base surface, with a reference mark theron, and a curvilinear viewing surface with scale marks to designate angular orientations. The exterior surfaces are optically polished to create mirrored surfaces for internal reflection. To accentuate contrast, the planar surface containing the reference mark is coated with a layer of contrasting opaque material. Angles are measured by placing the planar base surface of the device on the planar surface intersected by the line-of-sight and aligning the reference mark with the point of intersection. When viewed from the observation point defining the line-of-sight, an image of the reference mark appears on the scaled surface at a location representing the line-of-sight angle.
Abstract:
A quad-emissive display apparatus to provide suitable emissive energy in four spectral bands to provide simultaneous evaluation of sensors having different spectral sensitivities. The apparatus can simultaneously provide four spectral bands of visible (0.4 to 0.7 microns), near infrared (0.7 to 1.0 microns), short wave infrared (1.0 to 3.0 microns) and the long wave infrared (8.0 to 14.0 microns) radiation.