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An airborne, electro-optical thermal imaging device that detects far-infrared energy, converts the energy into an electronic signal, and provides a visible image for day or night viewing. Also called FLIR. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Features include an AN/APG-68(V) 9 radar fire-control system and a Sniper Extended Range pod, which is a targeting feature - designed with an infrared pointer, laser, day TV, forward-looking infrared, laser spot tracker and advanced algorithms. In addition, CROWS gives the gunner a powerful color day camera, a Generation 2 forward-looking infrared camera, and a laser range finder," Cottrell said. The helicopter commander then passed a "heads down" over the intercom and proceeded to focus on the forward-looking infrared display in an attempt to find the Dash-3 aircraft. |
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