Selection of the thermal imaging approach for the XM29 combat rifle fire control system

Eric Brindley; Jack Lillie; Peter Plocki; Robert T. Volz

doi:10.1117/12.497421

10 October 2003 Selection of the thermal imaging approach for the XM29 combat rifle fire control system

Eric Brindley, Jack Lillie, Peter Plocki, Robert T. Volz

Proceedings Volume 5074, Infrared Technology and Applications XXIX; (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.497421
Event: AeroSense 2003, 2003, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

The paper briefly describes the XM29 (formerly OICW) weapon, its fire control system and the requirements for thermal imaging. System level constraints on the in-hand weight dictate the need for a high degree of integration with other elements of the system such as the laser rangefinder, direct view optics and daylight video, all operating at different wavelengths. The available Focal Plane Array technology choices are outlined and the evaluation process is described, including characterization at the US Army Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD) and recent field-testing at Quantico USMC base, Virginia. This paper addresses the trade study, technology assessment and test-bed effort. The relationship between field and lab testing performance is compared and path forward recommended.

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Eric Brindley, Jack Lillie, Peter Plocki, and Robert T. Volz "Selection of the thermal imaging approach for the XM29 combat rifle fire control system", Proc. SPIE 5074, Infrared Technology and Applications XXIX, (10 October 2003); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.497421

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