Infrared search and track (IRST) or infrared sighting and tracking is a method of passive tracking with the help of infrared radiation. There are various types of electromagnetic radiations which include infrared radiation, radio waves, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and microwaves. Humans are not capable of perceiving such infrared radiation with naked eyes. However, the radiation can be made visible to the eyes with the help of sensors and appropriate devices such as infrared cameras and detectors. The technology is capable of detecting infrared radiation emitted from bodies of any living beings or non-living objects. The systems are extensively used in defense applications in security and surveillance through passive searching and tracking.
Continued technological advancements in infrared sensing systems have upgraded the capabilities of present infrared search and track (IRST) systems. Use of highly accurate sensors, state-of-the-art image processing, and advanced display systems have led to the rise of effective and efficient infrared search and track (IRST) systems in the recent years. The infrared search and track (IRST) systems are able to search and track an object in adverse conditions such as bad weather, pitch-black darkness and in under water settings. Owing to the aforementioned merits, the demand for IRST systems has escalated significantly and expected to grow even further in the following years. The infrared search and track (IRST) systems can be mounted on the different platforms such as airborne, naval or any land vehicle or infrastructure. IRST systems offer higher efficiency in passive surveillance as compared to other technologies as RADAR and SONAR. The systems are extensively used in military aircrafts and jets aiding in identifying approaching aircrafts, missiles, and projectiles. Consequently, infrared search and track (IRST) systems have become an integral part of the modern defense equipment and the market is expected to rise significantly during the forecast period from 2017 to 2025.
The report titled “Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Systems Market- Growth, Future Prospects and Competitive Landscape, 2017-2025” offers strategic insights into the global infrared search and track (IRST) systems market with a focus on the market size and estimates for the duration 2015 to 2025. The said research study covers in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on platform, end-use and cross-sectional study across different geographies. The study covers the comparative analysis of different segments for the years 2016 & 2025. The report also provides a prolific view on market dynamics such as market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
In order to help strategic decision makers, the report also includes competitive profiling of the leading infrared search and track (IRST) systems manufacturers, their strategies, market positioning and key developments. Some of the major players profiled in the report include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Thales Group, Safran S.A., Rheinmetall AG., Leonardo S.p.A., Northrop Grumman Corporation, HGH Systemes Infrarouges SAS, Rheinmetall AG., Aselsan A.S. and The Boeing Company. Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:
- Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive markets within the infrared search and track (IRST) systems market.
- Market fullers, market impediments, and their impact on the market growth
- In-depth competitive environment analysis
- Trailing 2-Year market size data (2015 – 2016)
Overall, the research study provides a holistic view of the global infrared search and track (IRST) systems market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2017 to 2025, keeping in mind the above-mentioned factors.
