Title: Introduction to Infrared Air Defense Missiles and Countermeasures Instructor: Mr. Kerry D. Bowers Course Length: 7 hours (1 Day) Skill Level: No Previous Training Required		Introduction to Electronic Defense Systems, 2nd Ed Filippo Neri (Recommended Optional Text)
		Course Description Introduction to Infrared Air Defense Missiles and Countermeasures is recommended for those desiring a better understanding of infrared (IR) air defense missiles and countermeasures preparatory to more advanced studies in the subject or practical application in the professional environment. Military and civilian professionals in the following disciplines may benefit from this course - engineers, program and project managers, operations analysts, scientists, intelligence personnel, maintenance and test technicians, electronic warfare officers, military and civilian aviators, battle managers, and combat planners. The course is presented using a detailed PowerPoint® presentation that includes a number of Graphics Interchange Format® animations to facilitate comprehension of the material. Each attendee will receive a hardcopy of the course slides and a course completion certificate.
		Minimum Content
		IR Theory Electromagnetic Spectrum Black Body Gray Body Selective Radiator Radiant Flux Radiant Intensity Radiant Emittance Radiance Radiant Emissivity Irradiance Laws of IR Black Body Curves IR Spectra Atmospheric Transmittance Aircraft Sources of IR Radiation Aircraft Engines Turbojet Turboprop Turbofans (High / Low Bypass) Exhaust Gases Military Power vs Afterburner Aircraft Surface IR Radiation Background IR Sources IR Noise IR Missiles Generations Functional Components Proportional Navigation Surface-to-Air IR Missiles Air-to-Air IR Missiles IR Missile Seeker Characteristics Field of View (FOV) Field of Regard Instantaneous FOV Gimbal Limit Lambda Limit IR Missile Seekers Reticle Seekers (AM/FM) Non-Reticle Seekers Pseudo Imagers Focal Plane Arrays IR Detectors Uncooled Cooled Photoconductive Photovoltaic Guidance Control Section Fuze and Warhead Section Rocket Motor IR Countermeasures IR Signature Reduction Expendables Flares Characteristics Pyrotechnic Pyrophoric Kinematic Special Matrerial Decoys Aerosols Towed Decoys Nonexpendables IR Jammers Directed IRCM Proactive IRCM Tactical Considerations Missile Alert & Warning Systems IR Counter Countermeasures Inherent IRCCM Triggers Responses
		Other Courses: Introduction to Radar Introduction to Radar Countermeasures

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