I Management.- 1 The Challenge for Infrared Technology.- 1.1 The Challenge.- 1.2 The Market Environment.- 1.3 The Impact of Component Technology Advances.- 1.4 How to Get There from Here.- 1.5 Conclusion.- References.- 2 Management of Electro-Optics.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Organizational Issues.- 2.3 Symbol Confusion.- 2.4 Applications of Fad Management.- 2.5 Management Margins.- 2.6 Monitoring Progress.- 2.7 Capital Equipment and Facilities.- 2.8 Price/Cost Estimation.- 2.9 Selecting and Managing Subcontractors.- 2.10 Conclusion.- References.- II Component Technologies.- 3 Infrared Telescopes.- 3.1 Technology Basics.- 3.2 Coatings and Filters.- 3.3 Refractive IR Optics.- 3.4 Reflective Optics.- 3.5 Diffractive IR Optics.- 3.6 Advanced Material Metering Structures.- 3.7 Weight Estimation.- 3.8 Cost Estimation.- References.- Appendix 3A.- 4 Focal Plane Arrays.- 4.1 Technology Basics.- 4.2 Mercury Cadmium Telluride.- 4.3 Indium Gallium Arsenide Family.- 4.4 Lead Salts.- 4.5 Schottky Barriers.- 4.6 Indium Antimonide.- 4.7 Quantum Wells.- 4.8 Doped Silicon.- 4.9 Bolometric Arrays.- 4.10 Superconductors.- 4.11 Pyroelectrics.- References.- Appendix 4A.- 5 Cryocooling Systems.- 5.1 Technology Basics.- 5.2 Thermo-Electric Coolers.- 5.3 Joule-Thomson (Blow-Down) Systems.- 5.4 Stirling Refrigerators.- 5.5 Other Closed-Cycle Cryocoolers.- 5.6 Radiators.- References.- Appendix 5A.- 6 Image and Signal Processors.- 6.1 Technology Basics.- 6.2 Signal and Image Processing Functions and Techniques.- 6.3 Fusion.- 6.4 Signal Processing with Conventional ICs.- 6.5 Parallel Machines.- 6.6 Z-Planes.- 6.7 Neural Net Applications.- 6.8 Miscellaneous Hardware Advancements.- References.- Appendix 6A.- 7 Pointing, Scanning, and Stabilization Mechanisms.- 7.1 Technology Basics.- 7.2 Fast Steering/Stabilization Mirrors.- 7.3 Object Space Gimbals.- 7.4 Scanning Systems.- 7.5 Active/Adaptive Optics.- References.- Appendix 7A.- III Systems.- 8 General-Purpose/Ground-Based IR Cameras.- 8.1 Technology Basics.- 8.2 Environments.- 8.3 Targets and Backgrounds.- 8.4 Figures of Merit.- 8.5 Component Considerations.- 8.6 System Considerations.- References.- Appendix 8A.- 9 Smart Weapon Seekers.- 9.1 Technology Basics.- 9.2 Environments.- 9.3 Targets and Backgrounds.- 9.4 Figures of Merit.- 9.5 Component Considerations.- 9.6 System Considerations.- References.- Appendix 9A.- 10 FLIRs and IRSTs.- 10.1 Technology Basics.- 10.2 Environments.- 10.3 Targets and Backgrounds.- 10.4 Figures of Merit.- 10.5 Component Considerations.- 10.6 System Considerations.- References.- Appendix 10A.- 11 Space-Based Sensors.- 11.1 Technology Basics.- 11.2 Environments.- 11.3 Targets and Backgrounds.- 11.4 Figures of Merit.- 11.5 Component Concerns.- 11.6 System Considerations.- References.- Appendix 11A.- 12 Weather and Environmental Monitoring Sensors.- 12.1 Introduction.- 12.2 Environments.- 12.3 Targets and Backgrounds.- 12.4 Figures of Merit.- 12.5 System Effects of Components.- 12.6 System Drivers.- References.- Appendix 12A.- Appendix A: Nomenclature.- Appendix B: Glossary.- Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Symbols.- Definitions.- Appendix C: Bibliography.
