Homing guidance

Homing guidance

A system by which a missile steers itself towards a target by means of a self-contained mechanism which is activated by some distinguishing characteristics of the target, such as an infrared signature.

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Industry/Domain: Military
Category: Missile defense
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homing guidance

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homing guidance

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The defense or protection of special vital elements and installations; e.g., command and control facilities, air bases, etc.

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Detailed short-span jobs, or material items, identified by the contractor for accomplishing work required to complete the contract.

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A device that locks on to the reflected energy from a laser marked/designated and defines the direction of the target relative to itself.

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