Target discrimination strategies in optics detection

Lars Sjöqvist; Lars Allard; Markus Henriksson; Per Jonsson; Magnus Pettersson

doi:10.1117/12.2029321

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15 October 2013 Target discrimination strategies in optics detection

Lars Sjöqvist, Lars Allard, Markus Henriksson, Per Jonsson, Magnus Pettersson

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Proceedings Volume 8898, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures X; and High-Power Lasers 2013: Technology and Systems; 88980K (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2029321
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2013, Dresden, Germany

Abstract

Detection and localisation of optical assemblies used for weapon guidance or sniper rifle scopes has attracted interest for security and military applications. Typically a laser system is used to interrogate a scene of interest and the retro-reflected radiation is detected. Different system approaches for area coverage can be realised ranging from flood illumination to step-and-stare or continuous scanning schemes. Independently of the chosen approach target discrimination is a crucial issue, particularly if a complex scene such as in an urban environment and autonomous operation is considered. In this work target discrimination strategies in optics detection are discussed. Typical parameters affecting the reflected laser radiation from the target are the wavelength, polarisation properties, temporal effects and the range resolution. Knowledge about the target characteristics is important to predict the target discrimination capability. Two different systems were used to investigate polarisation properties and range resolution information from targets including e.g. road signs, optical reflexes, rifle sights and optical references. The experimental results and implications on target discrimination will be discussed. If autonomous operation is required target discrimination becomes critical in order to reduce the number of false alarms.

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Lars Sjöqvist, Lars Allard, Markus Henriksson, Per Jonsson, and Magnus Pettersson "Target discrimination strategies in optics detection", Proc. SPIE 8898, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures X; and High-Power Lasers 2013: Technology and Systems, 88980K (15 October 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2029321

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