High Performance Mirrors for High Definition Systems
ABSTRACT Flat mirrors are a ubiquitous, yet underappreciated component of projected display systems. Ideally they do nothing except bend the light according to the laws of reflection. As projectors have advanced toward ever higher resolutions from smaller and smaller imaging devices we have learned how far mirrors can depart from this ideal. At the same time, demands for smaller footprint and go anywhere in the world containerized training devices have driven requirements toward larger, yet lighter and more durable mirrors. This paper will examine some of the trade-offs involved in meeting these divergent requirements and discuss advances in specifying and testing mirrors that enable advanced display systems using the most sophisticated projection devices available today.

VITA Harry Streid is a visual systems engineer for Boeing Training Systems and Government Services (TS&GS). He develops flight simulation visual systems and designs large screen displays for these applications. He has been awarded numerous display related U.S. and foreign patents.