T&E 4207 Electro-Optic and Infared Systems Flight Testing
Course Description
A review of basic Infra-red and Electro-optic theory focuses on the application of these theories. The initial portion of the course reviews radiation theory while the remainder presents a detailed analysis of typical active and passive Electro-optical systems components. The instruction stresses the most correct and efficient means of evaluating these systems and predicting systems performance in both ground and flight environments. The course will also address Infrared countermeasures and counter-countermeasures and how to evaluate their effectiveness.
Anticipated Student Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course of instruction, the student will have a basic understanding of theory, flight test procedures, techniques, and data analysis associated with electro-optic systems. He/she will:
Be familiar with
1. The history, evolution and current applications of electro optic and infrared systems.
Understand
2. Atmospheric Propagation
3. Target Signatures
4. Sources of Radiation
5. Spatial frequency and Range Predictions
6. Electro-optic and Infra-red Test Techniques
7. Infra-red Countermeasures and Test Techniques
8. Lasers and Laser Range Finders
Sequence of Instruction
History, Evolution and Current Applications of EO Systems
EO Components and Performance Requirements
Passive EO Devices
Sources of Radiation
Atmospheric Properties of Radiation
Target Signatures
Target Tracking and Automatic Target Recognition
Target Discrimination
Range Predictions
Lasers
EO Weapons Systems
Sensor and Data Fusion
Infra-red Countermeasures
Passive EO Systems Flight Test Techniques
Active EO Systems Flight Test
Texts and Reference Materials
“Electro-optical Imaging System Performance,”
Gerald C. Hoist
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