Accession Number:

ADB017117

Title:

Preliminary Infrared Radiation Emissions Predictions (PIREP). Volume 1. Description

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 15 May-15 Nov 1976

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO CINCINNATI OH AIRCRAFT ENGINE BUSINESS GROUP

Personal Author(s):

• Wilton, M. E.

Report Date:

1976-11-15

Pagination or Media Count:

45.0

Abstract:

The background and development of a computer program, PIREP preliminary Infrared Radiation Emissions Program for rapidly generating engine IR emission characteristics is presented. The PIREP program evaluates peak plume and peak hot parts infrared emissions for turbojet, turbofan and turboshaft engines at low cost to the user. The report presents the analysis and discusses the applications of the program.

Descriptors:

• *COMPUTER PROGRAMS
• *INFRARED SIGNATURES
• *AIRCRAFT SIGNATURES
• *INFRARED RADIATION
• AIRCRAFT
• JET ENGINES
• SURVIVAL(GENERAL)
• INFRARED COUNTERMEASURES
• EMISSION CONTROL

Subject Categories:

• Aircraft
• Computer Programming and Software
• Optical Countermeasures
• Infrared Detection and Detectors

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE