Evaluation of infrared signature suppression of ships
conference paper
Reduction of the infrared signature of warships helps to increase their survivability. Two methods to reduce the infrared signature are discussed: the cooling of exhaust gases and the application of low emissivity paint. The infrared signature of a generic frigate has been calculated with and without signature reduction. The signature values are used to determine the lock-on range of four generic infrared seeker heads of anti ship missiles ranging fro hot spot seekers to imaging seekers. From the reduction in lock-on range the reduction in hit probability is calculated. The results show that both exhaust gas cooling and low emissivity paint contribute to the survivability of a warship.
Topics
TNO Identifier
94910
Source title
Proceedings SPIE - Targets and Backgrounds: Characterization and Representation II, 8-10 April 1996, Orlando, FL
Editor(s)
Watkins, W.R.
Clement, D.
Clement, D.
Place of publication
Bellingham, WA.
Pages
245-254