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In missile guidance, a line of sight (LOS) refers to a straight line directly to a target. The line may originate from either a missile or a tracking station, depending on context. In homing guidance, when a missile tracks the target using its own sensors, LOS refers to the line from the missile to the target.[1] In command to line-of-sight (CLOS), which does not require a seeker onboard the missile, LOS refers to a line from a tracking radar to the target.[1][2]
See also
[edit]Literature
[edit]- Tactical and Strategic Missile Guidance, Paul Zarchan, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Siouris, George M. (2004). Missile guidance and control systems. New York: Springer. pp. 164–166. ISBN 978-0-387-00726-7.
- ^ "Principles of Guided Missiles and Nuclear Weapons".
