IRST and its perspective

Arie N. de Jong

doi:10.1117/12.218217

8 September 1995 IRST and its perspective

Arie N. de Jong

Proceedings Volume 2552, Infrared Technology XXI; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.218217
Event: SPIE's 1995 International Symposium on Optical Science, Engineering, and Instrumentation, 1995, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper starts with a review of the status of presently available IRST sensors and continues with the problems that they are facing, even after more than 25 years of development. The problems arise from uncertainty in target signatures, atmospheric effects, background clutter and different types of hardware and processing shortcomings. Yet IRST has a promising future thanks to increase in knowledge on target/background signatures, improved optics and electronics sensor fusion and algorithm development. Furthermore IRST has good perspective due to the increased number of applications for various platforms and scenarios. The perspective grows with the increased performance for lower price. It is important to consider here IRST as part of the platform system and to endeavor for close integration with other system components.

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Arie N. de Jong "IRST and its perspective", Proc. SPIE 2552, Infrared Technology XXI, (8 September 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.218217

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