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millimetric wave

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millimetric wave [¦mil·ə¦me·trik ′wāv]
(electromagnetism)


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The projectile features aerodynamic surfaces that deploy after it has left the muzzle and it can engage targets out of the direct line-of-sight; although the manufacturers have not indicated whether millimetric wave or electro-optical sensors are used.
Future possibilities include use of the Northrop Grumman Eagle Eyes seeker, which fuses infrared and millimetric wave imagery.
These missiles, which are usually sub-sonic, need to augment their inertial guidance systems with some form of terrain comparison sub-system as well as an electro-optical or millimetric wave sensor to confirm the accuracy of the mission and for bomb damage assessment.
 
 
 
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