Aircraft Contrast Signatures In The Infrared Spectral Region

David C. Robertson

doi:10.1117/12.933352

30 June 1982 Aircraft Contrast Signatures In The Infrared Spectral Region

David C. Robertson

Proceedings Volume 0327, Sensor Design Using Computer Tools; (1982) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933352
Event: 1982 Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1982, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

The methodology for calculating aircraft infrared radiation is developed by expressing the signature in its component parts and then modeling each in terms of a few parameters. The basic signature components are: exhaust plume molecular emissions, airframe thermal emissions, various exposed engine hot parts, and scattered ambient radiation (e.g., earth-shine, sunshine and skyshine). When calculating sensor irradiances for systems studies, the close relationship between the aircraft signature and environmental conditions must be considered. This is illustrated with scene contrast signature calculations for several different observer viewing angles and background types.

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David C. Robertson "Aircraft Contrast Signatures In The Infrared Spectral Region", Proc. SPIE 0327, Sensor Design Using Computer Tools, (30 June 1982); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933352

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