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Long-wave infrared (LWIR) cameras, sometimes called "far-infrared", operate at 8 to 12 μm and can see heat sources, such as hot engine parts or human body heat, several kilometers away. Longer-distance viewing is made more difficult with LWIR because the infrared light is absorbed, scattered, and refracted by air and by water vapor.
[citation needed] Currently, through its primary mission for the United States Space Force, Space Operations Command, (formerly, Air Force Space Command), the Maui Space Surveillance System combines large-aperture tracking optics with visible and infrared sensors to collect data on near Earth and deep-space objects.
The United States Air Force is currently incorporating IRST systems for its fighter aircraft fleet, including the F-15, F-16, and F-22. [13] [14] Optronique secteur frontal (IRST) of the Dassault Rafale, below the cockpit and to the side of the refueling boom.
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award [5] 1 Jun 2002 – 31 May 2003 (with Combat "Valor" device) [6] 1 Jun 2001 – 31 May 2002; 1 Oct 1999-30 Sep 2000; 1 Oct 1997 – 30 Sep 1998; 1 Oct 1994-30 Sep 1995; 1 Oct 1993 – 30 Sep 1994; 1 Jul 1991-30 Jun 1993; Air Force Organizational Excellence Award. 1 Jan 1985 – 31 Dec 1986
MWIR presents a strong signal from highly heated objects including rocket plumes, while LWIR produces emissions from the missile's body material. The US Army Research Laboratory reported that with their dual-band MWIR/LWIR technology, tracking of the Atlas 5 Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles, similar in design to ICBMs, picked up both the ...
The 154th is both a composite wing, consisting of Air Supremacy, Airlift, Radar, and Air Refueling squadrons, and in certain instances an associate unit with the USAF Pacific Air Forces' 15th Wing. In performing its state mission, the Hawaii ANG provides organized, trained units to protect Hawaii's citizens and property, preserve peace, and ...
The 535th Airlift, 96th Air Refueling, and 19th Fighter Squadrons are each hybrid units joined with the Hawaii Air National Guard's 204th Airlift, and 199th Fighter Squadrons, respectively. These units are structured according to the USAF Total Force Integration (TFI) concept, and as such have both an active duty Commander and a Guard Commander.
With the establishment of the U.S. Air Force as a separate service in 1947, Wheeler Army Air Base was re-designated Wheeler Air Force Base under the operational control of Pacific Air Forces . The following year, the installation was placed on minimum caretaker status; however, with expansion of the Air Force during the Korean War , Wheeler AFB ...