IRST and its Perspective
conference paper
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
Topics
TNO Identifier
94824
Source title
Infrared Technology XXI, 9-13 July 1995, San Diego, CA
Editor(s)
Andresen, B.F.
Scholl, M.S.
Scholl, M.S.
Place of publication
Bellingham, WA.
Pages
206-213