forward-looking infrared (FLIR)

A FLIR using parallel processing.

An infrared system that examines the forward field of view by a rectilinear scanning action. The system is used for navigating and targeting in adverse weather and at night. It uses two techniques for processing. In serial processing, a signal detector is used to scan line by line and element by element. In parallel processing, a linear array of detectors is used to scan element by element. Usually, the linear array covers the elevation field of view, and the scanning action covers the azimuth field of view.

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WHEN soldiers of Company C, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, at Fort Hood, Texas, received M1A2 tanks in September 2002, the Army's newest forward-looking infrared system was built in.

New FLIR improves gunner accuracy

But those tragic deaths merely foreshadowed the hideous events of April 19th: The prolonged gassing of the Davidians' church complex by the FBI; the ensuing fire that enveloped the complex; and the horrifying spectacle--captured on forward-looking infrared tape--of federal paramilitaries directing automatic weapons fire into the burning complex, cutting off avenues of possible retreat.

Waco revisited: The horrifying liquidation of Waco's Branch Davidian sect, which began with an ATF raid 10 years ago, displayed our government's capacity for lethal lawlessness. (On the Home Front)

As if that wasn't complicated enough, in the middle of the project, they decided they wanted to add a forward-looking infrared sensor to provide images at night and during adverse weather conditions.

Expensive tastes: how the military has spent years gold-plating itself out of a cheap and effective unmanned aircraft - that could save lives

Because thermal anomalies reveal surface pollution, the team fitted a helicopter with a flir (forward-looking infrared) system to passively map sea-surface temperatures.

Lasers map slicks from the air ... and estimate their thickness

An example of the company's capabilities is its work with Hughes Electro Optical Operations, a division of Hughes Aircraft Corp, on development and manufacturing of forward-looking infrared (FLIR) targeting pods for the Navy's F/A-18 Hornet aircraft.

Making sense of defense

Raytheon officials said its third wave of forward-looking infrared devices, called FLIR, could be in soldiers' hands within a few years.

New lightweight infrared systems under development for Army

Building on the successful LITENING G4, the enhanced LITENING SE includes technologies such as true 1Kx1K forward-looking infrared and charge-coupled device sensors, short-wave infrared laser imaging sensor, color symbology, tracker improvements, enhanced zoom and two-way multiband data link.

Company Watch - Northrop Grumman

Leeds Bradford's vehicle also has a forward-looking infrared camera (FLIR), which locates hot spots on an aircraft and enables a driver to respond to an emergency even in low visibility conditions.

Panther on the prowl

The upgrade includes installation of the improved thermal sight system 2nd generation forward-looking infrared radar, spare and repair parts, test equipment, personnel training and training equipment and other related elements of programme support.

Kuwait plans $314m infantry vehicle upgrade

The CROWS sensor suite includes a daytime video camera, a second-generation forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sight, and a laser range finder for day and night missions.

Soldier tester at Aberdeen Test Center helps Army develop Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station