Journal of Applied Optics, Volume. 46, Issue 4, 886(2025)

Comparative analysis of mid/long-wave performance of infrared search and tracking system for airborne target detection

Guan WANG, Huilin WANG*, Liang LEI, Fei NING, and Kun QIAN
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  • Xi'an Institute of Applied Optics, Xi'an 710065, China
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    Guan WANG, Huilin WANG, Liang LEI, Fei NING, Kun QIAN. Comparative analysis of mid/long-wave performance of infrared search and tracking system for airborne target detection[J]. Journal of Applied Optics, 2025, 46(4): 886

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    Received: Jun. 13, 2024

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Sep. 16, 2025

    The Author Email: Huilin WANG (王惠林)

    DOI:10.5768/JAO202546.0404002

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