Infrared and Electro-Optical Capabilities Within DOD

Abstract

Electro-optics (EO) is the use of applied electrical fields to generate and control optical radiation. Infrared (IR) is the invisible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. IR and EO systems are used in target acquisition, guidance and visual systems, and system upgrades. The Military Departments programmed $160 million for IR and EO projects from FYs 1992 through 1997. We visited 17 installations that have IR and EO equipment valued at approximately $341 million and a customer workload valued at $ 147 million. The overall audit objective was to evaluate the potential for consolidating DoD IR and EO test assets into comprehensive test facilities. We also evaluated the Military Departments' utilization of existing test facilities and management efforts to coordinate the exchange and joint Military Departments' use of test assets as opposed to acquiring new assets. We also evaluated the effectiveness of management controls to preclude unnecessary duplication of test capabilities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 19, 1995
Accession Number
ADA371437

Entities

People

  • Donald E. Reed
  • Michael A. Tarlaian
  • Nancy K. Labute
  • Raymond A. Spencer
  • Verne F. Petz

Organizations

  • Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Department Of Defense
  • Detectors
  • Financial Management
  • Navy
  • Optical Equipment
  • Procurement
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Facilities
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.