Modeling and measuring scan modulation of an infrared seeker

Linda M. Howser

doi:10.1117/12.241952

10 June 1996 Modeling and measuring scan modulation of an infrared seeker

Linda M. Howser

Proceedings Volume 2743, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing VII; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.241952
Event: Aerospace/Defense Sensing and Controls, 1996, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

A recently developed model of a spin-scanning infrared seeker increases the accuracy of signal processing evaluations and seeker performance predictions compared with previous models. The simulation includes the effects of targets and backgrounds, seeker scanning and detector signals, gyroscope dynamics, signal processing, and acquisition and tracking. The model also incorporates realistic representations of noise, look-angle-dependent optical blur, gyroscope errors, and scan modulation. This modulation is caused by magnetic coupling from the gyroscope system and by radiation from the seeker dome and internal components. The result is artifacts on the detector waveforms that interfere with target detection. Aerothermal and laser-heating tests have been conducted to measure the optical scan modulation from the dome and internal components. Seeker waveforms as well as dome and component temperatures were measured to provide data for modeling the heating effects. These measurements are used to predict performance degradation caused by aerothermal heating of the seeker in flight.

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Linda M. Howser "Modeling and measuring scan modulation of an infrared seeker", Proc. SPIE 2743, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing VII, (10 June 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.241952

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