Active Laser Seeker Concepts Evaluation.

Abstract

This final report covers the subject of active search and acquisition by a 10.6 micrometer missile seeker. The primary issue is the discrimination capabilities of an active system. Included in this report are performance evaluations in coherent and incoherent modes, compared to passive seekers, evaluations of the viability of several target discriminants, considerations regarding acquisition scan techniques, and economic considerations of such active seeker designs. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA075979

Entities

People

  • Khalil Seyrafi
  • Thomas H. James

Organizations

  • United States Army Aviation and Missile Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Amplitude Modulation
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Diffraction
  • Doppler Effect
  • Electronic Components
  • Frequency
  • Laser Beams
  • Lasers
  • Local Oscillators
  • Measurement
  • Optics
  • Oscillators
  • Repetition Rate
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy