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PORRO PRISM -- D-523

Porro prismThe Model D-523 Porro Prism is a dependable fixture for maintaining a permanent azimuth reference and providing alignment normal to the basic reference.  As a missile platform reference, our military establishments use porro prisms similar to the Model D-523 for azimuth aiming of U.S. ballistic missiles.

    Features:
    • Maintains permanent azimuth reference line
    • Provides alignment normal to basic reference
    • Certification of accuracy traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology

The dependability of the Model D-523 Porro Prism is based on the insensitivity of one axis related to the sensitivity in the other axis.  As the entrance beam contacts the Model D-523 Porro Prism, the exit beam will be parallel to it.  Therefore any rotation about the axis parallel to the vertex of the prism will not cause angular deviation.  This feature enables angular measurement in one axis without regards to the other.

Detailed Specifications:

Flatness All faces flat within ½ fringe
Surface Quality 80/50 per MIL-O-13830
Angle between equal faces 90° ±3 seconds
Pyramidal Error 10 arc seconds maximum
Material Prism BK-7 Glass
Mount 356-T6 Aluminum
Coating Aluminum with protective overcoat per MIL-M-13508
Outline Dimensions Height 3"
Width 1-13/16"
Length 6¾"
Finish Ivory Enamel
Fixture Weight 3½ pounds
Shipping Weight 7 pounds

Davidson Optronics, Inc.
Phone: (626) 962-5181
Fax: (626) 962-5188
E-mail: sales@davidsonoptronics.com