Crows are members of the Corvidae family, which also includes ravens, magpies, and blue jays. Loud, rambunctious, and very intelligent, crows are most often associated with a long history of fear and loathing. They are considered pests by farmers trying to protect their crops and seedlings. Many people fear them simply because of their black feathers, which are often associating them with death.
Modern Infrared Search and Track systems can search, track and target an enemy aircraft while having a better ability to differentiate discreet aircraft in formations and intermediate ranges than many traditional fighter radar systems fielded today.
Infrared Search and Track Sensor (IRST) system hits development milestone. ST. LOUIS, July 23, 2011 Navy officials have given the green light to Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] engineers to continue developing the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system for F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. Boeing is the prime contractor and Lockheed Martin produces the IRST sensor..