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Conformal optics

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-001302

Optical systems where the outer surface of the optical element conforms to the aerodynamic shape of a platform, such as an aircraft or missile. This design minimizes aerodynamic drag and heating while maintaining optical performance. Conformal optics often employ complex, non-spherical surfaces to correct for aberrations introduced by their non-traditional shapes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-001302
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectOptics and imaging
TranslationsGerman: konforme Optik; Spanish: óptica conformada; French: optique conforme
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001302",
  "term": "Conformal optics",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Optical systems where the outer surface of the optical element conforms to the aerodynamic shape of a platform, such as an aircraft or missile. This design minimizes aerodynamic drag and heating while maintaining optical performance. Conformal optics often employ complex, non-spherical surfaces to correct for aberrations introduced by their non-traditional shapes.",
  "subject": "Optics and imaging",
  "translations": {
    "de": "konforme Optik",
    "es": "óptica conformada",
    "fr": "optique conforme"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/conformal-optics/"
}

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