EW Electro-Optics

11 October 2010 09:00 - 15 October 2010 16:30
Location: Systematic Sleaford, Lincolnshire

The course introduces the role of EO (IR, visible and UV) in EW

Course Overview

Core theory consisting of optics, mathematics for EO, EO detectors and digital image processing is delivered. IR and the IR target are covered followed by IR systems, including missile guidance, thermal imaging, IRLS, FLIR and IRST. Visible light and the visible target are covered followed by visible light systems. UV and the UV target are covered followed by UV systems. Laser theory is covered and followed by laser safety and laser systems. Finally, EO EW is covered, divided into EO ESM, EO ECM and EO EPM.

Duration

1 or 2 weeks

Audience

All

Course Content

• Introduction to EO theory
• EO techniques
• IR & EO in weapons systems
• EO EW

Skills Learned

Students will develop an understanding of the principles of EO and EO systems used by the military, the threats to military EO systems and the application of EW to EO systems.

Course Prerequisites

None

Time in Exercises

0%

Tools

None

Associated Courses

EW Foundation