Evaluation of infrared-signature suppression of ships

H. M. A. Schleijpen

doi:10.1117/12.243002

17 June 1996 Evaluation of infrared-signature suppression of ships

H. M. A. Schleijpen

Proceedings Volume 2742, Targets and Backgrounds: Characterization and Representation II; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.243002
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Controls, 1996, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

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 from 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.

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H. M. A. Schleijpen "Evaluation of infrared-signature suppression of ships", Proc. SPIE 2742, Targets and Backgrounds: Characterization and Representation II, (17 June 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.243002

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