Scene Model For Low Observable Infrared Surface Combatants

Envisioneering proposes to investigate making improvements to the existing infrared ship signature model called SHIPIR. It currently meets U.S. Navy requirements for conventional ships, but needs improved submodels to meet low observable shiprequirements. Several submodels will be investigated for improved accuracy. New submodels will be studied for more model versatility. The end product of the Phase I and Phase I Option efforts will be a physics-based roadmap for implementing recommendedchanges to SHIPIR in Phase II. Increased worldwide usage of a COTS software by U.S. Navy, NATO countries, shipyards, and private companies for electronic warfare studies, threat analysis, tactical decision aids, weapons design, new ship designs, andimproved materials studies.