Optronics in Integrated Air Defence

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADP010855 | Open PDF

Abstract:

The aim of this paper is to review the use of Optromc sensors in Integrated Air Defence Systems, concentrating mostly on Infra-Red Search and Track IRST sensors. Optronic sensors are used today in Very SHOrt Range Air Defence VSHORAD and SHOrt Range Air Defence SHORAD weapon systems. Their operating range is typically 10 km or more, and they are particularly usetul against low level targets. Optronic sensors are line of sight sensors whose range performance is dependent upon the signal level emitted by the target its signature and the absorption of that signal the atmpshere between the target and the sensor.

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Subject Terms