Lexington, MA: Itek Corporation, 1975. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. This report was prepared for the Air Force Avionics Laboratory, Air Force Wright Aeronautical Laboratories, Air Force Systems Command located at Wright-Patterson Air For Base in Ohio. It was put in a sturdy library-style binding by the George A. Flour Co, Binders of Cincinnati, Ohio. According to the Dorm DD 1473 the document is unclassified and consists of 433 pages. It is paginated by sections and has references, illustrations and fold-outs. At the time of issuance, distribution was limited to U.S. Government agencies only for test and evaluation. Since that time, given the information that is now in the public domain, it is considered that there are no remaining limits on distribution of this material. This handbook is the result of several years involvement in the design,m fabrication, and testing of aircraft sensor windows. Due to the many problems frequently encountered, it became apparent that a document such as this could provide an overview of the many areas of engineering technology and serve engineers and scientists in Government and industry alike. Experts from Lockheed California contributed to the content of this handbook., under a subcontract. This handbook has major sections entitled Introduction, Systems Engineering, Sensor and Vehicle Characteristics, Optical Engineering, Window Material Properties, Thermal Engineering, Structural Analysis and Mechanical Design, Fabrication, Optical Coatings, Product Assurance, Infrared Window Applications, and Terms and Definitions. More