Publisher's Synopsis
This tutorial text covers infrared design examples in considerable detail, building on principles presented in an earlier tutorial, ""Introduction to Infrared System Design"" (SPIE Press 1996). The author writes in a personal style, drawing on his 30 years of experience as an industrialist, teacher and consultant. The text explores a range of problems illustrating several design issues, with applications in military, industry, aeronautics, space and medicine, among others.