The military applications of remote sensing by infrared
Abstract
Fundamentals of infrared technology are examined, taking into account targets, transmission medium, illuminator, optical receiver, optical modulator, infrared detector, detector cooler, signal processor, and questions of display. An account is given of early military experience with remote sensing by infrared. Typical military applications of remote sensing by infrared are listed in a table. Strategic systems for early warning in the case of ICBM launches are discussed along with the detection of poison gas under field conditions, aids for the precision delivery of weaponry, and imaging sensors for reconnaissance and surveillance.
- Publication:
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IEEE Proceedings
- Pub Date:
- January 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975IEEEP..63..104H
- Keywords:
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- Infrared Scanners;
- Military Technology;
- Reconnaissance;
- Remote Sensors;
- Technology Assessment;
- Air Pollution;
- Early Warning Systems;
- Infrared Photography;
- Military Operations;
- Pollution Monitoring;
- Technology Utilization;
- Instrumentation and Photography