Infrared radar

[AngelKing]

What is the maximum altitude infrared radar can be effectively used from an aircraft over the water?

Thanks
AK

 

[FNG_that's me]

Ummm......Huh?

 

[AngelKing]

Ummm......Huh?

What is the maximum altitude infrared radar can be effectively used from an aircraft over the water?

Thanks
AK

 

[firstthird]

duplicate post. oops.

 

[frog_flyer]

oh, I got it the second time when he copy/pasted it.


1 BILLION AGL

 

[firstthird]

I think he said 'huh' because there isn't really 'infrared radar.' There is radar and there is infrared optical systems.

Besides, even if I knew the range of such a system, I wouldn't disclose it on a forum. You see there is this thing called need to know, and you don't. Actually I don't either, which is why I forgot all that kind of stuff as fast as possible after learning it.

If you do have a need to know, then go look in the classified books that talk about that kind of stuff. If you don't have access to them, guess what?

 

[FNG_that's me]

I think he said 'huh' because there isn't really 'infrared radar.' There is radar and there is infrared optical systems.

Besides, even if I knew the range of such a system, I wouldn't disclose it on a forum. You see there is this thing called need to know, and you don't. Actually I don't either, which is why I forgot all that kind of stuff as fast as possible after learning it.

If you do have a need to know, then go look in the classified books that talk about that kind of stuff. If you don't have access to them, guess what?

What he said.

 

[SpiderMan]

I heard it is around eleventy-billion inches.

 

[Jafar]

I think what you mean to ask is what is the mean distance that night vision sonar can detect laser powered radar while outside the infrared spectrum. Unfortunately the answer is classified.

 

[scoreboard]

No, what he meant to ask was what is the maximum operating altitude of spherical lyrical diabolical Dennison's of the deep while operating simultaneously and at the same time.

Thats classified.

Happy New Year.

 

[CA1900]

Depends on whether or not you have the Marzal vanes hooked up to Rockwell's Retro-Encabulator to enhance the output.

 

[Occam's Razor]

How cool is the water?
Where is the sun?
How hot is the target?
How sensitive is the IRSTS?
Why do you want to know?

 

[FNG_that's me]

I'm sure it has something to do with the Fezer valve.

 

[Pistlpetet]

http://www.flir.com/

Open Source

 

[scoreboard]

It's spelled "Fetzer", geesh... 40 weight motor oil...

 

[Fins Up]

Don't forget to account for signal strenght. FOR GOD SAKES DON'T FORGET SIGNAL STRENGTH.

 

[Huggyu2]

I thought it was "Fetser"...?
Anyways, the range is a function of ball bearings. It's all ball bearings.

 

[McGillicutty]

20,000 leagues.

 

[AngelKing]

wow, sorry I asked. I guess I should have known better. Was just watching an episode of cops where infrared was used on a helicopter. Was just curious, nothing "sinister"

But thanks for the answers, got a good laugh anyway


AK

 

[scoreboard]

Now I know what your talking about, IRSTS. Infared search and track system, not a radar. Anybody?

 

[SIG600]

wow, sorry I asked. I guess I should have known better. Was just watching an episode of cops where infrared was used on a helicopter. Was just curious, nothing "sinister"

But thanks for the answers, got a good laugh anyway


AK

Someone with your experience in your sig dosen't know the fundamental difference between how Radar and FLIR work? Interesting. Someone get the jihad meter off the peg.

Edit: Upon further pondering of this, you should also 1.) know where to find the answer 2.) know not to ask here. I digress though...

 

[AngelKing]

Someone with your experience in your sig dosen't know the fundamental difference between how Radar and FLIR work? Interesting. Someone get the jihad meter off the peg.

Edit: Upon further pondering of this, you should also 1.) know where to find the answer 2.) know not to ask here. I digress though...

whatever dude.

AK

 

[The_Russian]

Yeah, too bad we all can't be all-knowing F/A-18 pilots.

 

[bagasticks]

Someone with your experience in your sig dosen't know the fundamental difference between how Radar and FLIR work? Interesting. Someone get the jihad meter off the peg.

Edit: Upon further pondering of this, you should also 1.) know where to find the answer 2.) know not to ask here. I digress though...

-Yeah because all atp's use flir regularly. . . .and jihad hadn't yet been declared 16,500 hours ago. .

 

[AngelKing]

-Yeah because all atp's use flir regularly. . . .and jihad hadn't yet been declared 16,500 hours ago. .

Thanks Russian and bagasticks. It really was just a curiosity question from watching Cops last Saturday night. Some people like SIG600 are just full of themselves.

AK

 

[SIG600]

Sorry you're telling me that, as an expierienced ATP (and Military contractor?), who I would assume has had experience with Radar, and has some basic knowledge of Radar theory... dosen't know the diff between radar bouncing energy off of objects, and FLIR, which just sees heat?

Google.

 

[AngelKing]

Sorry you're telling me that, as an expierienced ATP (and Military contractor?), who I would assume has had experience with Radar, and has some basic knowledge of Radar theory... dosen't know the diff between radar bouncing energy off of objects, and FLIR, which just sees heat?

Google.

Yes, I use have used radar quite a bit in the last 30 years, probably longer than you have. I have never used infrared, never had a reason to. I flew over a submarine once, am I supposed to know how to operate it now?


AK

 

[skiddriver]

Actually, laser radars (or LIDAR) sometimes operate in infrared wavelengths They are used to measure distance, can be integrated to measure range rate, and should be considered equivalent to a ranging radar. They can be scanned to provide a mapping capability as well. If you have used a laser rangefinder that doesn't put off a visible beam, you have probably used an "infrared radar" (unless it was ultraviolet).

If you are talking about a military application, the range is probably classified, but there are several civilian applications around as well.

 

[dtfl]

I thought it was "Fetser"...?
Anyways, the range is a function of ball bearings. It's all ball bearings.

It has been my experience, using LLLTV and IR that they are USELESS if there is gook and filth all over them, and more-so in high humidity.....they stick.

 

[Huggyu2]

It has been my experience, using LLLTV and IR that they are USELESS if there is gook and filth all over them, and more-so in high humidity.....they stick.

Man, look at that build up! Woooch!!!