Reconnaissance Capable F/A-18D Optical and Infrared Window Antifog Systems McDonnell Aircraft Company

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Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Knoblauch, Randal C., author.

Conference Name:

International Conference On Environmental Systems (1992-07-12 : Seattle, Washington, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1992

Summary:

Aircraft modifications have been developed to make F/A-18D Hornets capable of being converted to a reconnaissance configuration which includes both optical and infrared sensors. A major design challenge was to prevent fog formation on the two exterior moldline windows used for viewing by these sensors. Antifogging was required during a rapid 7620 m/min (25,000 ft/min) descent into humid atmospheric conditions following a sustained cold soak at altitude. This paper describes the design development and laboratory verification testing of the two unique antifog systems selected to meet this requirement

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Publisher Number:

921182

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