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Navy To Begin Testing Periscope Camera That Provides 360-Degree View

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Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

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By Geoff Fein This summer, the Navy will begin testing a prototype advanced camera for Los Angeles-class submarine periscopes that will provide a 360-degree scan of the surrounding waters. Developed by Massachusetts-based RemoteReality, the prototype will also provide nighttime views using an infrared sensor, Dennis McGinn, chairman and chief executive officer, told Defense Daily in a recent interview. One idea behind the company's prototype is to enable submarines to get a quick 360-degree view, thus avoiding prolonged exposure by the…

Space

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