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focal plane n 1. (Physics / General Physics) the plane that is perpendicular to the axis of a lens or mirror and passes through the focal point 2. (Physics / General Physics) the plane in a telescope, camera, or other optical instrument in which a real image is in focus The plane, perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens, in which images of points in the object field of the lens are focused. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The system design incorporates a fifth-generation focal plane array seeker for robust guidance performance and infrared countermeasure resistance and jet vane control for agile turning. The Thousand Oaks-based imaging and electronics developer, a privately held research spinoff of Rockwell International, will provide infrared focal plane arrays for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The detection portion of the system is centered on a focal plane array of uncooled, millimeter-wave bolometers. |
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