High-resolution infrared signature modeling: a U.S. Army perspective

Teresa G. Gonda; Grant R. Gerhart

doi:10.1117/12.137820

1 September 1992 High-resolution infrared signature modeling: a U.S. Army perspective

Teresa G. Gonda, Grant R. Gerhart

Proceedings Volume 1685, Infrared Detectors and Focal Plane Arrays II; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137820
Event: Aerospace Sensing, 1992, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

For years, thermal model developers have promoted the approach of using simulated data validated by measurements as the best method of analyzing all aspects of a thermal signature -- target, background, atmosphere, and imager. Recent advances in high speed CPUs and high performance graphic workstations have allowed for improved proficiency in these thermal signature models and has helped convince `the user' that the modeled approach is viable. Now, targets and backgrounds can be modeled more quickly and with better realism and imagers of all types can be simulated in practical runtimes. These improved capabilities increase the temptation to look to modeling as the panacea for all difficulties encountered in infrared imaging as sensor designers, smart weapons designers, and vehicle concept designers all realize the cost and practical limitations of using measured data only. This paper examines the benefits and pitfalls experienced by U.S. Army modelers particularly in the target and background modeling area and provides some guidelines for future modeling directions.

Citation Download Citation

Teresa G. Gonda and Grant R. Gerhart "High-resolution infrared signature modeling: a U.S. Army perspective", Proc. SPIE 1685, Infrared Detectors and Focal Plane Arrays II, (1 September 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.137820

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available