infrared homing system

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• Infrared homing — refers to a passive missile guidance system which uses the emission from a target of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared part of the spectrum to track it. Missiles which use infrared seeking are often referred to as heat seekers , since… …   Wikipedia

• Infrared countermeasures — (IRCM) are devices designed to protect aircraft from infrared homing ( heat seeking ) missiles by confusing the missiles infrared guidance system so that they will miss their target. History First deployed during the Vietnam War, they have been… …   Wikipedia

• Infrared — For other uses, see Infrared (disambiguation). An image of two people in mid infrared ( thermal ) light (false color) …   Wikipedia

• homing guidance — i. A system in which devices built into a missile enable it to steer and keep on course toward a specific target by reacting to some distinguishing characteristic of the target, such as sound, heat, light, or radar reflectors. An infrared air to… …   Aviation dictionary

• rocket and missile system — ▪ weapons system Introduction       any of a variety of weapons systems that deliver explosive warheads to their targets by means of rocket propulsion.       Rocket is a general term used broadly to describe a variety of jet propelled missiles… …   Universalium

• tactical weapons system — ▪ military technology Introduction       system integrating tactical weapons with electronic equipment for target acquisition, aiming, or fire control or a combination of such purposes. Tactical weapons are designed for offensive or defensive use …   Universalium

• Guidance system — A guidance system is a device or group of devices used to navigate a ship, aircraft, missile, rocket, satellite, or other craft. Typically, this refers to a system that navigates without direct or continuous human control. Systems that are… …   Wikipedia

• Directional Infrared Counter Measures — (DIRCM) is a system produced by Elbit Systems, Northrop Grumman, ITT Corporation and BAE Systems to protect aircraft from infrared homing ( heat seeking ) man portable missiles. It is a lightweight, compact system designed to provide mission… …   Wikipedia

• Semi-active radar homing — Semi active radar homing, or SARH, is a common type of missile guidance system, perhaps the most common type for longer range air to air and surface to air missile systems. The name refers to the fact that the missile itself is only a passive… …   Wikipedia

• XM501 Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System — Non Line of Sight Launch System NLOS missile launching from a CLU on the back of a truck Type Self contained missile launch system Place of origin …   Wikipedia

• Non-Line-of-Sight Launch System — The Non Line of Sight Launch System (NLOS LS) is a self contained missile launch system under development by NETFIRES LLC, a partnership between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon for the United States Army s Future Combat Systems and the United States …   Wikipedia