Integrated Focal Plane Array Programs by DARPA

Abstract

The technology of four differing approaches to the development of integrated, staring focal plane arrays operating in the infrared regime for application on a small tactical missile are reviewed. Monolithic and hybrid architectures are included with both CCD and CID charge transfer processors. Arrays of both intrinsic and extrinsic detector materials are included. The relative merits of these design choices are presented. Each of four designs is shown to provide potentially satisfactory performance with the selection of a preferred design dependent on the outcome of field tests scheduled for late 1980. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA133362

Entities

People

  • D. Patz
  • R. Mcdaniel

Organizations

  • System Planning Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Missiles
  • Charge Coupled Devices
  • Charge Transfer
  • Defense Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Elements
  • Focal Plane Arrays
  • Focal Planes
  • Guided Missiles
  • Infrared Detection
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Materials
  • Night Vision
  • Phase
  • Radiation
  • Semiconductors

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.
  • Software Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.