Overview
This topic will cover the engineering and physics used in the design and operation of military Electro-Optic (EO) systems. The material covered includes: a description of the underlying EO physics, EO sensing, EO countermeasure systems, laser systems, and operating principals and limitations. Advanced EO concepts and applications will also be … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
The topic aims to provide a detailed description of underlying physics associated with military Electro-Optic technology.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Understand and apply the fundamental science that is used in current military Electro-Optic systems
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Contribute to the assessment of the limitations of current Electro-Optic systems
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Account for the effect of environmental factors on the performance of Electro-Optic systems
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Support the development and validation of Electro-Optic countermeasures
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Contribute to the generation of future Electro-Optic system requirements to defeat advanced and future threat systems
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Students are required to have a current NV1 security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA)