IR Signatures

Research to evaluate, model, analyse and manipulate platform IR signatures and integration of signature control into weapon systems.
Also includes work to understand the effects of pigments and other materials on signature control.
Also includes issues relating to stealthy missile launch detection (plumes), threat IR sensor technology, and operating environment signatures.
Also includes work to understand thermal signature control in the context of gas turbines, reciprocating/rotary engines, and rockets and ramjets.

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