Download or read book Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation written by George B. Hept and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evolutionary development is based on using continuous experimentation and adaptation in changing circumstances to reward success, while allowing, but eventually eliminating, failure, Since this approach is agile, flexible, quick reacting, and thrives on change, it contrasts with strategic planning in which systems are developed in a planned and orderly fashion to meet future requirements. A planned system is rigid, slow to react, and resists or ignores change, which contrasts with how the military traditionally develops weapon systems. One word that distinguishes between evolutionary and planned development is "chaos." Chaos, like risk, is unavoidable, and hence should be managed rather than avoided. Indeed, a certain degree of chaos is desirable because it generates the necessary set of adaptations and ideas that can eventually be "selected" for evolutionary improvement. The Darwinian concept of "survival of the fittest" can be applied to ideas, systems, and organizations that seek to maintain a competitive advantage.

Download or read book Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation written by George B. Hept and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Tactical Infrared Systems written by Jerry W. Tuttle and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Evolution in Military Affairs The Chaotic Development of Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of using natural evolution as an analogy for how modem organizations can adapt to a chaotic, rapidly changing world situation is currently in vogue in the business world. This paper will examine whether the chaotic evolutionary development model is pertinent to the US military's attempt to adapt to the uncertain national security environment of the post Cold War world. The paper will look at the historical example of the development of infrared (IR) systems for tactical aviation in order to see how the natural evolution model can be applied to the development of military systems. The evolutionary development of IR systems will be 'benchmarked' against the more traditional planned development of radar systems. The theme of the paper is that the chaotic evolutionary development of IR systems has been successful and has had a significant effect on the current state of air operations. The general conclusion of the paper is that the natural evolution development model has many analogies to the way IR systems were developed and employed and contains many useful insights to consider for future development. Understanding this analogy and its limits may hold the key for developing a more flexible development system that will be better able to adapt to the uncertain security environment of the future. In the epilogue, the paper will address how such evolutionary development might be applied to the attempt to plan an information-based Revolution in Military Affairs.

Download or read book Evolution in Military Affairs The Chaotic Development of Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concept of using natural evolution as an analogy for how modem organizations can adapt to a chaotic, rapidly changing world situation is currently in vogue in the business world. This paper will examine whether the chaotic evolutionary development model is pertinent to the US military's attempt to adapt to the uncertain national security environment of the post Cold War world. The paper will look at the historical example of the development of infrared (IR) systems for tactical aviation in order to see how the natural evolution model can be applied to the development of military systems. The evolutionary development of IR systems will be 'benchmarked' against the more traditional planned development of radar systems. The theme of the paper is that the chaotic evolutionary development of IR systems has been successful and has had a significant effect on the current state of air operations. The general conclusion of the paper is that the natural evolution development model has many analogies to the way IR systems were developed and employed and contains many useful insights to consider for future development. Understanding this analogy and its limits may hold the key for developing a more flexible development system that will be better able to adapt to the uncertain security environment of the future. In the epilogue, the paper will address how such evolutionary development might be applied to the attempt to plan an information-based Revolution in Military Affairs.

Download or read book Development of Tactical Decision Aids for 6 12 mm Infrared Systems written by U.S. Air Force Geophysics Laboratory and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Introduction to Infrared and Electro Optical Systems Third Edition written by Ronald G. Driggers and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2022-08-31 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This newly revised and updated edition offers a current and complete introduction to the analysis and design of Electro-Optical (EO) imaging systems. The Third Edition provides numerous updates and several new chapters including those covering Pilotage, Infrared Search and Track, and Simplified Target Acquisition Model. The principles and components of the Linear Shift-Invariant (LSI) infrared and electro-optical systems are detailed in full and help you to combine this approach with calculus and domain transformations to achieve a successful imaging system analysis. Ultimately, the steps described in this book lead to results in quantitative characterizations of performance metrics such as modulation transfer functions, minimum resolvable temperature difference, minimum resolvable contrast, and probability of object discrimination. The book includes an introduction to two-dimensional functions and mathematics which can be used to describe image transfer characteristics and imaging system components. You also learn diffraction concepts of coherent and incoherent imaging systems which show you the fundamental limits of their performance. By using the evaluation procedures contained in this desktop reference, you become capable of predicting both sensor test and field performance and quantifying the effects of component variations. The book contains over 800 time-saving equations and includes numerous analyses and designs throughout. It also includes a reference link to special website prepared by the authors that augments the book in the classroom and serves as an additional resource for practicing engineers. With its comprehensive coverage and practical approach, this is a strong resource for engineers needing a bench reference for sensor and basic scenario performance calculations. Numerous analyses and designs are given throughout the text. It is also an excellent text for upper-level students with an interest in electronic imaging systems.

Download or read book Defense and Security 2008 written by SPIE and published by . This book was released on 2008-06-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes Proceedings Vols. 6940, 6941, 6942, 6946, 6947, 6948, 6949, 6950, 6951, 6952

Download or read book Infrared System Engineering written by Richard D. Hudson and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 2006-10-13 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This classic opens with a history of the development of the infrared portion of the spectrum, probes the system engineering process, and then examines the characteristics of the successful system engineer. The next eleven chapters delve deeply into the elements of infrared technology. Chapter 13 explains the functional relationships between the various system elements and the effects of their interactions when assembled into a system. In Chapter 14 the reader is invited to watch the development of an infrared search system for commercial jet transports. Part II contains an in-depth treatment of the applications of infrared techniques to the solution of military, industrial, medical, and scientific problems. It contains nearly 1400 annotated references to the infrared literature of the world. The annotations summarize the content, describe the hardware, details its performance and examine the significant results. The references are carefully arranged, extensively indexed, and does not contain citations to the classified or report literature, a feature appreciated by most readers. For those readers having the necessary credentials, Appendix 4 is a guide to the unpublished and classified literature of the infrared.

Download or read book State of The Art Reports on Infrared Technology written by Environmental research inst of michiganann arbor and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State-of-the-Art Reports (SOARs) are detailed treatises summarizing the current status of research, development and technology in military infrared and electro-optical systems. These systems are essential for surveillance, pilotage, target acquisition, precision guidance, night vision and a number of other applications germane to survival and success on modern air, land, sea and space battlefields. SOARs provide timely, up to date information on specific warfare technologies to system designers, planners and other executive elements within the military and aerospace communities. Of specific value is critical information relevant to the acquisition of IR/EO systems for inclusion into the operational inventory. Knowing the current state of research and development is crucial to prudent weapons procurement decisions. ERIM proposes herein to conduct state-of-the-art reviews on four IR/EO technology areas critical to military superiority in the strategic and tactical areas: Focal Plane Arrays, Infrared Search and Track Systems (IRST), Forward Looking Infrared Systems (FLIR) and Signature Simulation and Modelling.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Infrared Detector Materials written by Michael A. Kinch and published by SPIE Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The choice of available infrared (IR) detectors for insertion into modern IR systems is both large and confusing. The purpose of this volume is to provide a technical database from which rational IR detector selection criteria evolve, and thus clarify the options open to the modern IR system designer. Emphasis concentrates mainly on high-performance IR systems operating in a tactical environment, although there also is discussion of both strategic environments and low- to medium-performance system requirements.

Download or read book Application of Infra red Techniques to Military Training written by U.S. Naval Training Device Center and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Infrared Military Systems written by Aerojet-General Corporation. Electronics Division and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Infrared Technology in Military Matters written by I͡U︡. A. Ivanov and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contents: Basic ideas about radiation Sources of radiation Propagation of radiation energy in the atmosphere Optical materials and optical systems Optical systems Receivers of radiation energy Image converters Support of combat actions Intelligence with the help of infrared rays Heat-direction finding systems Thermal heads of homing guidance system Effectiveness and range of instruments of infrared technology Counteraction to infrared means of an enemy.

Download or read book Modern Utilization of Infrared Technology written by Irving J. Spiro and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Advanced Electro optical Infrared Systems written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: