Passive Optical Cueing and Discrimination of Thrusting Theater Missiles Through Cloud,

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Abstract:

The presence of cloud may delay electro-optical sensor boost plume detection and tracking until the target is above the cloud layers. This paper evaluates a technique hat could eliminate or significantly reduce such time delays and assesses potential impacts on BPI CONOPS, BMC41 and weapon system performance, trade and optimization considerations.

Author(s):
Shui, Ven H. ; Thyson, Noel A.
Author Organization(s):
TEXTRON DEFENSE SYSTEMS WILMINGTON MA
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA288927
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS, *OPTICAL DETECTION, CLOUDS, BOOST PHASE, ELECTROOPTICS, TARGET DISCRIMINATION, INTERCEPTORS, AIR TO AIR MISSILES, KINETIC ENERGY PROJECTILES, CUEING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Antimissile Defense Systems, Optical Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
THEATER MISSILE DEFENSE, KINETIC KILL VEHICLES
Report Date:
1994 Nov 09