Optical window and detection system employing the same

摘要

An optical window for a detection system and method of employing the same. In one embodiment, the detection system includes an optical window configured to internally channel external incident radiation to an exit surface for emission. The detection system also includes a detector oriented to receive emitted radiation from the exit surface.

主权项

1. A system, comprising:
a nose section of a vehicle comprising a surface configured to have a generally conical shape with at least one opening through at least a part of the surface of the nose section with the shape being elongated between a base and an apex of the nose section; at least one optical window, comprising an exit surface, configured to aerodynamically conform to the at least one opening of the nose section, wherein the at least optical window is further configured to channel an incident radiation from outside the nose section to said exit surface through which at least a portion of the incident radiation passes out of the at least one optical window; and a detector oriented to receive the incident radiation passed through said exit surface.