HITTING THE MARK

Over the past two decades, the electro-optical tracking and fire- control systems has become firmly established as the low-cost weapon-control sensor of choice for small warships. Today, such systems are also finding applications onboard many major surface warships as an adjunct or alternative to radar-controlled gun fire control within a wider combat systems. This article surveys the latest technology.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Jane's Navy Intl, v 101 n 3, April 1996, p 19 [5 p, 11 fig]
• Authors:
  • SCOTT, R
  • Hooton, E R
  • Romer-Heitman, H
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• Old TRIS Terms: Electrooptic devices; Target tracking
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00728324
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 4 1996 12:00AM