Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM)

Are we protected?

Authors

  • Bruno Américo Pereira Grupo de Transporte de Tropa
  • Caio Augusto de Melo Silvestre Instituto de Aplicações Operacionais (IAOp)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55972/spectrum.v21i1.60

Keywords:

Electronic Warfare, DIRCM, IR Missiles, KC-390

Abstract

The growing threat and development of infrared missiles demand the use of new countermeasures and the development of new robust doctrines, in other words, that they are effective against all generations of infrared missiles. In this way, emerge the DIRCM systems with which the KC-390 will be equipped. In order to indicate the operational use of this system, the technological development of infrared missile guidance systems and the operating principle of DIRCM systems are described. Based on this knowledge, some operational considerations regarding the operating requirements of the laser generation subsystem of DIRCM systems are brought up, presenting some solutions available in the market. Some operational needs are highlighted, mainly the operational evaluation of this system. Finally, some operational requirements that should be observed when new processes for the acquisition of DIRCM systems initiate are identified.

Author Biographies

Bruno Américo Pereira, Grupo de Transporte de Tropa

O Maj Av Bruno Américo Pereira concluiu o CFO em 2003, possui especialização em Análise de Ambiente Eletromagnético no Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (2009), especialização em Gestão Pública e Emprego da Força Aérea na Universidade da Força Aérea (2015) e mestrado em Ciências Aeroespaciais na
Universidade da Força Aérea (2018). Atualmente é Chefe da Célula de Doutrina do 1° GTT, sediado na Ala 2 em Anápolis.

Caio Augusto de Melo Silvestre, Instituto de Aplicações Operacionais (IAOp)

O Cap Av Caio Augusto de Melo Silvestre concluiu o CFO em 2011. Em 2014, realizou o Curso de Especialização em Análise de Ambiente Eletromagnético no Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA). Em 2018, concluiu o mestrado no Progra-ma
de Pós-Graduação em Aplicações Operacionais (PPGAO) no ITA. Atualmente
é Adjunto da Divisão de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento no Instituto de Aplicações
Operacionais (IAOp).

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Published

2020-07-21

How to Cite

[1]
. B. A. Pereira and C. A. de M. Silvestre, “Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM): Are we protected?”, Spectrum, vol. 21, no. 1, pp. 04–09, Jul. 2020.

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Vol. 21 (2020): Operational Applications in Defense Areas

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Electronic Warfare and Remote Sensing

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