Prospective sur les besoins « défense » en détecteurs infrarougeMid-term defence needs for infrared detectors

In this paper, we propose to present the prospects for mid-term needs for infrared detectors. These needs are derived from expected evolutions in imaging techniques as well as from operational requirements. The main trends that shall allow the direct development in infrared detection are as much the pursuit of greater range, a better discrimination of targets, as the efforts to minimize cost, volume, weigh and consumption. These trends will lead to an examination of the specific needs for some kind of ‘smart’ infrared detector. Among these applications, we will investigate more deeply the technological requirements for flash and 3D imaging, hyperspectral and uncooled imaging. To cite this article: J.-C. Peyrard, C. R. Physique 4 (2003).