The optimization of an optical missile guidance tracker.

Area of Science:

• Military technology
• Optical engineering
• Guidance systems

Background:

• Antitank missile guidance systems require precise target tracking.
• Pyrotechnic flares are used as tracking aids.
• Existing systems face limitations in accuracy and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop an optimized antitank missile guidance system.
• To enhance flare and optical component performance for improved tracking.
• To achieve significant improvements in system accuracy and reliability.

Main Methods:

• Utilized a dual parallel optical path tracker with spectral filtering.
• Defined optimum flare characteristics: high luminous spectral emittance, narrow bandwidth, low noise.
• Matched optical components individually and as an assembly for maximum flare-filter system output.

Main Results:

• Achieved calculated performance improvements of 100-250% in critical components.
• Verified system operation improvements through field tests.
• Quantified improvements using transmission ratios and visibility coefficients.

Conclusions:

• The optimized flare and matched optical system significantly enhance antitank missile guidance.
• The developed system demonstrates substantial improvements in tracking accuracy and operational performance.
• This research provides a basis for further advancements in missile guidance technology.