Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation
Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation

Author: George B. Hept

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Published: 2002

Total Pages: 62

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Evolutionary development is based on using continuous experimentation and adaptation in changing circumstances to reward success, while allowing, but eventually eliminating, failure, Since this approach is agile, flexible, quick reacting, and thrives on change, it contrasts with strategic planning in which systems are developed in a planned and orderly fashion to meet future requirements. A planned system is rigid, slow to react, and resists or ignores change, which contrasts with how the military traditionally develops weapon systems. One word that distinguishes between evolutionary and planned development is "chaos." Chaos, like risk, is unavoidable, and hence should be managed rather than avoided. Indeed, a certain degree of chaos is desirable because it generates the necessary set of adaptations and ideas that can eventually be "selected" for evolutionary improvement. The Darwinian concept of "survival of the fittest" can be applied to ideas, systems, and organizations that seek to maintain a competitive advantage.

Evolution in Military Affairs: The Chaotic Development of Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation
Evolution in Military Affairs: The Chaotic Development of Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation

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Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

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The concept of using natural evolution as an analogy for how modem organizations can adapt to a chaotic, rapidly changing world situation is currently in vogue in the business world. This paper will examine whether the chaotic evolutionary development model is pertinent to the US military's attempt to adapt to the uncertain national security environment of the post Cold War world. The paper will look at the historical example of the development of infrared (IR) systems for tactical aviation in order to see how the natural evolution model can be applied to the development of military systems. The evolutionary development of IR systems will be 'benchmarked' against the more traditional planned development of radar systems. The theme of the paper is that the chaotic evolutionary development of IR systems has been successful and has had a significant effect on the current state of air operations. The general conclusion of the paper is that the natural evolution development model has many analogies to the way IR systems were developed and employed and contains many useful insights to consider for future development. Understanding this analogy and its limits may hold the key for developing a more flexible development system that will be better able to adapt to the uncertain security environment of the future. In the epilogue, the paper will address how such evolutionary development might be applied to the attempt to plan an information-based Revolution in Military Affairs.

Evolution in Military Affairs: The Chaotic Development of Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation
Evolution in Military Affairs: The Chaotic Development of Infrared Systems for Tactical Aviation

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Published: 2000

Total Pages: 92

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The concept of using natural evolution as an analogy for how modem organizations can adapt to a chaotic, rapidly changing world situation is currently in vogue in the business world. This paper will examine whether the chaotic evolutionary development model is pertinent to the US military's attempt to adapt to the uncertain national security environment of the post Cold War world. The paper will look at the historical example of the development of infrared (IR) systems for tactical aviation in order to see how the natural evolution model can be applied to the development of military systems. The evolutionary development of IR systems will be 'benchmarked' against the more traditional planned development of radar systems. The theme of the paper is that the chaotic evolutionary development of IR systems has been successful and has had a significant effect on the current state of air operations. The general conclusion of the paper is that the natural evolution development model has many analogies to the way IR systems were developed and employed and contains many useful insights to consider for future development. Understanding this analogy and its limits may hold the key for developing a more flexible development system that will be better able to adapt to the uncertain security environment of the future. In the epilogue, the paper will address how such evolutionary development might be applied to the attempt to plan an information-based Revolution in Military Affairs.

Infrared Technology in Military Matters
Infrared Technology in Military Matters

Author: I͡U︡. A. Ivanov

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Published: 1965

Total Pages: 352

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Contents: Basic ideas about radiation Sources of radiation Propagation of radiation energy in the atmosphere Optical materials and optical systems Optical systems Receivers of radiation energy Image converters Support of combat actions Intelligence with the help of infrared rays Heat-direction finding systems Thermal heads of homing guidance system Effectiveness and range of instruments of infrared technology Counteraction to infrared means of an enemy.

Principles of Infrared Technology
Principles of Infrared Technology

Author: John Lester Miller

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 585

ISBN-13: 1461576644

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This book is about general infrared (IR) engineering, technology, practices, and principles as they apply to modem imaging systems. An alternative title to this book with appeal to managers and marketing personnel might be "Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Infrared Sensors, but Couldn't Get Answers on from Engineers." This book is not meant to be a comprehensive compendium of IR (like the Infrared and Electro Optical Systems Handbook). Rather, it is intend ed to complement such texts by providing up to date information and pragmatic knowledge that is difficult to locate outside of periodicals. The information contained in this book is critical in the day-to-day life of en gineering practitioners, proposal writers, and those on the periphery of an IR pro gram. It serves as a guide for engineers wishing to "catch up," engineers new to the field, managers, students, administrators, and technicians. It is also useful for seasoned IR engineers who want to review recent technological developments.