Aerial Image Systems

Robert E. Clapp

doi:10.1117/12.940462

17 September 1987 Aerial Image Systems

Robert E. Clapp

Proceedings Volume 0778, Display System Optics; (1987) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.940462
Event: 1987 Technical Symposium Southeast on Optics, Electro-Optics, and Sensors, 1987, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Aerial images produce the best stereoscopic images of the viewed world. Despite the fact that every optic in existence produces an aerial image, few persons are aware of their existence and possible uses. Constant reference to the eye and other optical systems have produced a psychosis of design that only considers "focal planes" in the design and analysis of optical systems. All objects in the field of view of the optical device are imaged by the device as an aerial image. Use of aerial images in vision and visual display systems can provide a true stereoscopic representation of the viewed world. This paper discusses aerial image systems - their applications and designs and presents designs and design concepts that utilize aerial images to obtain superior visual displays, particularly with application to visual simulation.

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Robert E. Clapp "Aerial Image Systems", Proc. SPIE 0778, Display System Optics, (17 September 1987); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.940462

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