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2 August 1982 Optics In Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)
William O. Davies
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Proceedings Volume 0317, Integrated Optics and Millimeter and Microwave Integrated Circuits; (1982) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933077
Event: Integrated Optics and Millimeter and Microwave Integrated Circuits, 1981, Huntsville, United States
Abstract
The evolution of ballistic missile defense (BMD) system concepts is summarized, and the potential roles of optics in the future of BMD are outlined. The system motivation and development trends for exoatmospheric cold LWIR sensors are given, and current measurement programs that offer a demonstration of this technology are described. Finally, the potential and requirements for endoatmospheric optics and space based lasers are summarized.
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William O. Davies "Optics In Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)", Proc. SPIE 0317, Integrated Optics and Millimeter and Microwave Integrated Circuits, (2 August 1982); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.933077
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KEYWORDS
Sensors

Integrated optics

Defense and security

Laser applications

Signal processing

Long wavelength infrared

Mirrors

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