RAIL

RAIL, is the acronym for RAdar Infrared LIDAR, (Which is an acronym in itself.) The technology is widespread throughout the Sol System, being employed by all Space Forces, and the private sector.

Uses
RAIL arrays have been used since before the formation of the Confederation of Independent Nations. The principal use of a RAIL array is intelligence gathering, and target prediction.

The RAIL array is currently in use by both the Confederate Spatial Service, and the United Nations Space Command, aboard their vessels, as well as aboard guided weapon systems.

The private sector of both the Confederation and UN use RAIL arrays aboard commercial vessels. These arrays are generally bulkier and much lower resolution.