Infrared/Visible Signature Suppression

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Overview

Infrared/Visible Signature Suppression

Course Description

Learn how to evaluate infrared and visible signature management techniques for your system. In this Infrared/Visible Signature Suppression course, you will have the chance examine threat characteristics to derive signature vulnerabilities, suppression strategies, and priorities. Furthermore, you will explore signature-generation mechanisms and modeling techniques, as well as special types of challenges posed by a low observable (LO) platform requirement. Also, investigate the survivability impact of signature suppression and the value of synergistic techniques with jammers and decoys.

Course Content

OVERVIEW

THREAT SENSOR

TARGET SIGNATURES

  • Generation mechanisms
  • Modeling techniques
  • Modeling limitations of LO

GENERAL SUPPRESSION TECHNIQUES

  • Passive and active methods
  • Glint and glare reduction
  • Confusing patterns
  • Disturbed backgrounds

SENSOR SIGNATURE SUPPRESSION

MULTISPECTRAL COATINGS

  • Light and matter interaction
  • Material choices
  • Design strategies
  • Environmental limitations
  • Products and vendors
  • Research areas

TURBINE PROPULSION PRINCIPLES

TURBINE ENGINE SIGNATURE SUPPRESSION

  • Turbine propulsion principles
  • Development history
  • Cycle effects
  • Nozzle design
  • Hot parts
  • Plumes
  • Face design
  • Research directions

AIRCRAFT SIGNATURE SUPPRESSION

  • Radio frequency compatibility
  • Passive control
  • Active control
  • Canopy design

SHIP SIGNATURE SUPPRESSION

  • Stack control
  • Coating uses
  • Sea Spray applications

GROUND VEHICLE SIGNATURE SUPPRESSION

  • Nets and covers
  • Skin modifications
  • Kits and special designs
  • Example applications

SIGNATURE SUPPRESSION EFFECTIVENESS

  • Performance models
  • Vision principles
  • Suppression requirements
  • Suppression capabilities

SYNERGISM WITH JAMMERS AND DECOYS

  • Jammer/decoy capabilities
  • Infrared countermeasure/suppression interplay
Requirements & Materials

Important Information

This course requires Need-to-Know Certification and a clearance requirement. Please make sure to read the Course Restrictions section below before registering for this course.

Prerequisites

Recommended

Materials

Provided

  • Notebook of the charts and associated notes

  • Classified notebook for note taking

Course Restrictions

This course is classified. Attendance is restricted to US citizens with the appropriate security clearance and need-to-know. All contractors wishing to attend our Need-To-Know Classified Course must have a US Government sponsor’s/contracting officer’s signature. Research Security will ONLY process Need-To-Know Certification and Clearance Form with the appropriate signature. There will be no exemptions to this policy. Eligibility questions should be directed to 404-407-6374. Attendees must e-mail the Need-to-Know Certificate Form to RShelp@gtri.gatech.edu or fax to 404-407-9395. Electronic devices, including but not limited to laptops, calculators, Fitbits and Garmins, are not permitted in the classroom. Limited storage compartments may be available in some location.

Session Details

  • Special Discounts: Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) employees are eligible to receive a discount.  If you are a GTRI employee, please go to the Organizational Development website and look for the coupon code under GT Professional Development. Review coupon instructions for more information.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for platform designers, systems analysts, developers, and procurement decision-makers.

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What You Will Learn

  • General suppression techniques
  • Sensor, ground vehicle, ship, and aircraft signature suppression
  • Target signatures, multispectral coatings, signature suppression effectiveness, and synergism with jammers and decoys
  • Turbine propulsion principles and turbine engine signature
Defense tech professionals attending a short course

How You Will Benefit

  • Evaluate infrared and visible signature management techniques for your system.
  • Reduce signatures with cost-effective techniques.
  • Reduce systems integration and technique problems when using synergistic and opposing technologies for signature management.
  • Compare different techniques and assess technique effectiveness.
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The course schedule was well-structured with a mix of lectures, class discussions, and hands-on exercises led by knowledgeable and engaging instructors.

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