Gradient Index of Refraction Windows for Missile Seekers.

Abstract

This report describes a missile having a sensor in the nose thereof. The nose is in the shape of a transparent ogive window which has an index of refraction that assumes different values at different positions on the window whereas the window appears to the sensor as if it were a hemispherical window.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 02, 1979
Accession Number
ADD006530

Entities

People

  • Bob D. Guenther
  • Richard L. Hartman

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Optical Properties
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.