The European project CASAM for the protection of commercial airliners in flight

Jean-François Vergnolle

doi:10.1117/12.737859

10 October 2007 The European project CASAM for the protection of commercial airliners in flight

Jean-François Vergnolle

Proceedings Volume 6738, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures IV; 67380I (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.737859
Event: Optics/Photonics in Security and Defence, 2007, Florence, Italy

Abstract

As part of mass transportation systems, commercial aircraft are a potential target for terrorists because they represent one of the best achievements of our society. As a result, an attack would have a large psychological impact on people and economic activity. Several European Commission-funded Research and Technology programs, such as SAFEE and PALMA, are dedicated to technologies and systems that will be implemented onboard aircraft in the near future to increase the security of commercial flights. One of these programs, CASAM, is focusing on a potential solution to reduce aircraft vulnerability against Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS) during takeoff, ascent and landing. A specific onboard jamming system will be developed, meeting stringent yet competitive requirements that deal with high reliability, low cost and minimal installation constraints. The overall objective of the CASAM Project¹ is to design and validate a closed-loop, laser-based DIRCM (Directed IR Countermeasure) module for jamming fired missiles. It will comply with commercial air transportation constraints, including the normal air traffic control rules. For example, the following aspects will be considered: - Environmental friendliness for ground objects and inhabitants close to airports, aircraft safety (maintenance, handling and usage) and high efficiency against the recognized threats; - Upgradability for further and future disseminated threats - Adherence to commercial operation budgets and processes

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Jean-François Vergnolle "The European project CASAM for the protection of commercial airliners in flight", Proc. SPIE 6738, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures IV, 67380I (10 October 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.737859

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