Multi-aperture optical system for high-resolution imaging

Patent · Tue Nov 06 04:00:00 EST 2018

OSTI ID:1492819

Bossert, David

Technologies pertaining to a multi-aperture optical imaging system are described herein. The multi-aperture optical system comprises an afocal optical telescope and a plurality of sub-apertures that receive light from the telescope. Each sub-aperture comprises a focusing optic that creates a full-field image onto an individual image sensor that outputs data indicative of an intensity of light received at the sensor. Image processing techniques can be used to combine the sensor outputs for spectral discrimination, to improve dynamic range or to enhance resolution of a scene.

• Research Organization: National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: NA0003525
• Assignee: National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
• Patent Number(s): 10,120,195
• Application Number: 15/590,788
• OSTI ID: 1492819
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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