An active interference projector for the electro-optical test facility
Abstract
A projection system is described which can simulate emissions from flares, muzzleflashes, shellbursts, and other emissive agents which may degrade the performance of electrooptical systems in the 0.5-15 μm spectral range. The simulation capability obtained will allow the apparent radiance and temporal characteristics of muzzleflashes and shellbursts to be mimicked at simulated ranges as close as 23 m within the Electro-Optical Test Facility. This demonstrates that tests of electro-optical system performance in the presence of interferers can be performed under laboratory conditions with higher repeatability and lower cost than field tests.
- Publication:
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Infrared Physics
- Pub Date:
- September 1980
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1980InfPh..20..299C
- Keywords:
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- Artillery Fire;
- Electro-Optics;
- Projectors;
- Test Facilities;
- Howitzers;
- Lens Design;
- Military Technology;
- Mirrors;
- Radiation Sources;
- Instrumentation and Photography