Optical imaging sensors, inertial platform design, and the terminal homing problem
Abstract
The present work describes the general characteristics of some optical contrast seekers (OCSs) that are being developed for guiding a helicopter-launched missile. The target tracking and terminal homing processes are described for one particular design. The main problems in the design of a satisfactory stabilization scheme are briefly outlined. A launch transient simulation experiment is described, and future trends in OCS technology are indicated.
- Publication:
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Inventing the Model of the Future
- Pub Date:
- 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974imf..proc..200K
- Keywords:
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- Homing Devices;
- Inertial Platforms;
- Missile Control;
- Optical Tracking;
- Remote Sensors;
- Stabilized Platforms;
- Computerized Simulation;
- Control Simulation;
- Display Devices;
- Helicopter Design;
- Imaging Techniques;
- Missile Launchers;
- Optical Scanners;
- Terminal Guidance;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking