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Re: [GZG] [DSII] Precision Strike

From: Oerjan Ariander <oerjan.ariander@t...>
Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2005 17:57:36 +0200
Subject: Re: [GZG] [DSII] Precision Strike

Derk wrote:

> >Derk asked why I called this "next generation": because we're talking
> >primarily about land-based AA systems here (as opposed to systems
mounted
> >on aircraft or wet-navy ships), and AFAIK there aren't any land-based
AA
> >systems using purely passive surveillance and tracking systems in
service
> >yet. If there is one in service, I'd be very interested in hearing
about
> >it :-)
>
>Mirador. Um, wait. It uses a LRF (Laser Range Finder). But passive
>IR/visible light detection and tracking. Only active when engaging.
>
>There's a naval and a ground based version, ground-based in use with
>Venezuelan air force, for one. Naval used in quite some navies.

Thanks! I knew about the naval version used on the Tromp, but not that 
there was a land-based version as well.

/Oerjan
oerjan.ariander@telia.com

"Life is like a sewer.
  What you get out of it, depends on what you put into it."
-Hen3ry

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