Advanced target projector technologies for characterization of staring-array based EO sensors

Alan Irwin; Steve McHugh; Jack Grigor; Paul Bryant

doi:10.1117/12.604758

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12 May 2005 Advanced target projector technologies for characterization of staring-array based EO sensors

Alan Irwin, Steve McHugh, Jack Grigor, Paul Bryant

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Proceedings Volume 5784, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XVI; (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604758
Event: Defense and Security, 2005, Orlando, Florida, United States

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This paper describes recent developments in the area of target projection technologies for measurement of staring IR sensor image quality. In addition to the latest reflective target techniques, we describe a novel Variable Slit Target (VSTa) device, which allows extremely precise slit, edge, and rectangular features to be generated at the focus of a reflective target projection system, and stepped across a UUT’s FOV with a high degree of sub-pixel resolution. We also present the Collimator Line of Sight Alignment Techniques (CLOSAT) as a means of both precisely aligning the target projector and adding dynamic capability to static targets. The discussion includes a review of the applicability of VSTa and CLOSAT to current and emerging UUTs incorporating advanced staring focal plane technologies.

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Alan Irwin, Steve McHugh, Jack Grigor, and Paul Bryant "Advanced target projector technologies for characterization of staring-array based EO sensors", Proc. SPIE 5784, Infrared Imaging Systems: Design, Analysis, Modeling, and Testing XVI, (12 May 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.604758

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