Infrared Circular Polarization Sensor for Sea-Skimming Missile Detection

Abstract

The performance of an infrared passive polarization sensor for discrimination and tracking applications has been extensively studied. In this report we discuss the concept and feasibility of using a circular polarization sensor to detect a sea-skimming cruise missile in a solar corridor. For (1) shipboard sensor, and (2) interceptor/helicopter board sensor, the circular polarization reflection-reflection signatures for a cylindrical target above water plane with both flat and rough sea surface are studied quantitatively.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA357319

Entities

People

  • E. J. Bevan
  • S. F. Nee
  • T. W. Nee

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Aspect Angle
  • Circular Polarization
  • Cruise Missiles
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Geometry
  • Helicopters
  • Linear Polarization
  • Optical Properties
  • Polarization
  • Radiant Intensity
  • Radiation
  • Reflection
  • Solar Radiation
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.