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    • Optical Engineering
    • Augmented Reality Systems
    • Targeting and Tracking Technologies

    Background:

    • Galilean sighting systems lack integrated reticles, complicating precise target aiming.
    • Traditional reticles in sighting systems can be fixed, limiting adaptability to varying observation distances.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a hybrid Galilean sighting system with an augmented reality (AR) component to provide a virtual reticle.
    • To enable flexible depth adjustment of the virtual reticle for accurate superposition with observed objects.
    • To enhance target tracking capabilities through improved aiming precision.

    Main Methods:

    • Integration of an augmented reality (AR) component into a Galilean telescope structure.
    • Development of a virtual reticle generation system with adjustable depth control.
    • Optical performance evaluation, including magnification, modulation transfer function (MTF), and distortion measurements.

    Main Results:

    • The hybrid system achieves fourfold magnification.
    • Demonstrated a large modulation transfer function (MTF) greater than 0.3 at 40 lp/mm, indicating superb imaging quality.
    • Achieved minimal distortion of less than 0.3% across the full field of view.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed hybrid Galilean sighting system effectively addresses the lack of a reticle by incorporating an AR component.
    • The system's excellent imaging performance and adjustable virtual reticle enhance target aiming and tracking capabilities.
    • This design presents a powerful tool for various target tracking applications.