Performance—Cost analysis of electrooptical systems

A summary description of the status of electrooptical (EO) systems is given. Performance equations and parameters affecting the design of an EO system are given. Typical performance-cost tradeoff analysis is discussed. The system transfer functions, noise, sensitivity, resolutions, fields of view, and other practical considerations are discussed. Factors affecting cost of an electrooptical system are described. Some cost data of typical EO components are given. The impact of new technology on future potential growth of EO systems is discussed and, finally, some of the areas needed for future basic research are discussed.