Solutions to modeling of imaging IR systems for missile applications: MICOM imaging IR system performance model-90

The U.S. Army Missile Command (MICOM) Imaging IR System Performance Model code, version 1990, (MIISPM-90), is described. MIISPM-90 provides state-of-the-art modeling of thermal imaging systems using the conventional FLIR modeling methods which can accurately predict performance for standard serial/parallel systems. It also provides full integration of the sensor models with the atmospheric and target models. MIISPM-90 is capable of modeling systems which use SPRITE, Schottky Barrier Diode, scanning FPA, and staring FPA technologies.