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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.asd-network.com/editorial_detail/8/Anti-Missile_Decoys_for_Civilian_Aircraft.htm Anti-Missile Decoys for Civilian Aircraft]
*[http://www.asd-network.com/editorial_detail/8/Anti-Missile_Decoys_for_Civilian_Aircraft.htm Anti-Missile Decoys for Civilian Aircraft]
*[http://www.naturelinkaviation.com/index.php?p[IGcms_nodes][IGcms_nodesUID]=5a3240778902f2ba984bb54f29447ad3 Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System]
*[http://www.naturelinkaviation.com/data/content/File/2008CAMPSBrochure.pdf CAMPS Brochure]
*[http://www.naturelinkaviation.com/data/content/File/editorials/2007.05_flyer_camps.pdf Sitting Ducks?? No More]
*[http://www.naturelinkaviation.com/data/content/File/editorials/2007.05_world_airnews.pdf New Anti-missile defence system trails in SA]
*[http://www.naturelinkaviation.com/data/content/File/editorials/2007.05_wa_cover_camps.pdf Africa's leading Aviation Journal ...]
*[http://www.naturelinkaviation.com/data/content/File/editorials/2007.05_african_pilot_camps.pdf Electronic Warfare Protection System]
*[http://www.naturelinkaviation.com/data/content/File/editorials/2007.03.16_beeld_sake.pdf Embraer 120 - SA stelsel lei missiele weg van siviele vliegtuie ]
*[http://www.naturelinkaviation.com/data/content/File/editorials/2007.05_african_pilot.pdf With the ever increasing terrorist threats and attacks]


[[Category:Missile countermeasures]]
[[Category:Missile countermeasures]]

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Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System or CAMPS is an infrared countermeasure against infrared-homed anti-aircraft missiles, specifically designed to defend civilian aircraft flying under 15,000 feet (4,600 m) against MANPADs.

The system was developed by Saab Avitronics, Chemring Countermeasures and Naturelink Aviation.[1]

The decoys use a pyrophoric substance that burns at a relatively low temperature,[2] thereby avoiding any fire safety concerns associated with conventional pyrotechnic military flares, such as those used by a similar Israeli system[3]. The onboard processor uses neural network pattern recognition algorithms to classify potential threats detected by its infrared sensors.[2] The system was successfully demonstrated at the Overberg Test Range in March 2007.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Saab's New Protection System for Civilian Aircraft Successfully Demonstrated". epicos.com. 2007-03-15. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ a b "CAMPS - Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System". Saab. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  3. ^ "Europe objects to El Al's anti-missile shield". Ynetnews.

See also