Boresighting

Boresighting is the alignment of one line of sight to another. The military widely uses this type of application. In a typical boresighting application, one line of sight could be a telescope for daytime viewing, and the other line of sight an infrared line of sight for nighttime imaging. For more information, see Boresighting Configurations, Procedures and Applications.   PRODUCTS The Lateral Transfer Hollow Retroreflector™ (LTHR) The PLX Lateral Transfer Hollow Retroreflector™ (LTHR) is an innovative retroreflector tube that is basically a segment of a large hollow retroreflector. It is perfect for folding parallel light 180° and displacing it any given distance while maintaining perfect parallelism between the incoming and outgoing beams, even while the system is vibrating. To achieve boresighting, place the LTHR at the center of one line of sight in a manner such that the viewer observes the center of the second line of sight.      The Lateral Transfer Hollow Periscope™ (LTHP) The PLX Lateral Transfer Hollow Periscope™ (LTHP) enables a transfer of a parallel beam to any given distance while maintaining perfect parallelism between the incoming and outgoing beams, even while the system is vibrating. In many applications, a LTHP may be used for boresighting.      Rotary Movement Device™ (RMD) Use the PLX Rotary Movement Device™ (RMD) to attach two or more instruments at their respective entrance and exit apertures. The RMD enables a connection between any desirable combinations of LTHRs and LTHPs.      Hollow Roof Mirrors™ (HRMR)  PLX Hollow Roof Mirrors™ (HRMRs) are ideal for redirecting light in one coordinate. The HRMR is an orthogonal assembly of two plane mirrors attached to each other along one "roof edge." They can be used in almost every application where a "roof top" or porro prism can be used.   Modernized Boresight Module™ (M-BSM) Use the PLX designed Modernized Boresight Module™ to allow simultaneous viewing of multiple lines of sight.  The module uses two LTHRs configured in a stable housing that provides up to one arc second parallelism under the most adverse conditions.  The unit can be customized to fit any application. Related Articles: Perfect Optical Alignment made Simple  You need Acrobat Reader to view the above PDF link. Click here for a free download   All products can be modified to operate under unique and severe environmental conditions. For more information, please email us at info@plxinc.com