Research Progress on Offaxis Fiber Optic Rotary Joint

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1000-1093.2013.11.018

Abstract

Abstract: The fiber optic rotary joint (FORJ) which has been widely used in the field of military, such as radar, tank and infrared detection system, is a key component between two relatively rotating systems for highspeed communication. However, when the centerline of rotation is not available for FORJ, the onaxis FORJ could not be used to transmit the optical signals. Therefore some offaxis FORJs have been developed to meet the requirements of new weapon systems. The implementation and key influential factors of offaxis FORJ are summarized. The future development of offaxis FORJ is pointed out.

Key words: optical engineering, offaxis, fiber optic rotary joint, optical signal coupling

CLC Number:

TN253

JIA Da-Gong, CHEN Zhi-tong, XU Qiang, ZHANG Hai-wei, ZHANG Hong-xia, ZHANG Yi-mo. Research Progress on Offaxis Fiber Optic Rotary Joint[J]. Acta Armamentarii, 2013, 34(11): 1454-1460.

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