Military Laser Technology and Systems
by Titterton, D. H., (David H.)
This new resource provides an insight into the physical principles of the device technology that underpins many laser-based military systems in one form or another. From this knowledge a deeper understanding of the fundamental requirements and the potential performance, as well as limitations of such systems may be assessed, given the appropriate operational parameters.Engineers and students are provided with practical advice on how to evaluate laser devices and systems, operate them safely, an…
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- Full title :Military Laser Technology and Systems.
Summary
This new resource provides an insight into the physical principles of the device technology that underpins many laser-based military systems in one form or another. From this knowledge a deeper understanding of the fundamental requirements and the potential performance, as well as limitations of such systems may be assessed, given the appropriate operational parameters.Engineers and students are provided with practical advice on how to evaluate laser devices and systems, operate them safely, and train with them.
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- Publication Date:©2015.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Artech House
- Place of Publication:Norwood
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2015.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (675 pages)
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9781608077793, 1608077799, 9781523117437, 1523117435, 1608077780, 9781608077786
- oclc:on1000148700
- LC Classification:TA1675
- Dewey Decimal:621.4
Table of Contents
Intro -- Military Laser Technology and Systems -- Contents -- Preface -- Part I Fundamentals -- Chapter 1 Military Laser Technology and Systems -- Chapter 2 Laser Action, Components and Definition of Terms -- Chapter 3 Laser Devices for Military Applications -- Chapter 4 Beam-Director Technology -- Chapter 5 Laser-Beam Propagation -- Chapter 6 Radiometry, Testing and Evaluation of Laser Systems -- Part II Military Systems -- Chapter 7 Laser Directed-Energy-Weapon Systems -- Chapter 8 Laser-Based Electro-Optical Countermeasures -- Chapter 9 Laser Directed-Infrared Countermeasures (Laser Jammers) -- Chapter 10 Laser Range Finders -- Chapter 11 Laser-Based Targeting -- Chapter 12 Laser Designation, Guidance and Fuzing -- Chapter 13 Laser-Based Remote Sensing -- Chapter 14 Free-Space Optical Communication Networks -- Chapter 15 Navigation Sensors -- Chapter 16 Other Emerging Military Applications -- Part III Safe Use, Education, and Training -- Chapter 17 Safe Use of Lasers and Legislation -- Chapter 18 Education and Training -- Appendix A The Development of Infrared Threat-Seeker Technology -- Appendix B Jammer Development -- Appendix C Missile-Warning System Technology -- Appendix D…
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