Trade-Off Analysis of Wavelengths for Tactical Electro-Optical Air-to-Ground Weapon Systems.
Abstract
A trade-off analysis was conducted for Nd:YAG, CO2, and millimeter wave (90 GHz) systems to determine which has the greatest potential for the next generation, electro-optical tactical weapon system for the Air Force. State-of-the-art performance parameters were used for each of the candidate systems. Also, inherent wavelength-dependent factors were established by the selection of the Eastern European scenario as the theoretical engagement theater. By using utility theory, trade-off analysis was performed on the basis of individual system figures-of-merit. The analysis showed that, for the air-to-ground delivery of point-tracking weapons, the CO2 system has the highest utility, followed by the Nd:YAG system. The millimeter wave system exhibits very poor utility because of its large beam divergence. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA094813
Entities
People
- Gregory A. Mullins
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology