Dr. Carlos Omar Font Profile

Dr. Carlos Omar Font

at US Naval Research Lab

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Publications (23)

Proceedings Article | 21 May 2020 Presentation + Paper

Optical communication in maritime environments using orbital angular momentum

K. Peter Judd, Patrick Mahan, Nicholas Makrakis, J. Lindle, Abbie Watnik, Wade Freeman, Bob Sagusti, Patrick Neary, Charles Payne, Carlos Font

Proceedings Volume 11420, 114200E (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2560262

KEYWORDS: Optical communications, Lithium

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Proceedings Article | 10 March 2015 Paper

Wavefront sensing and analysis for underwater laser propagation

S. Restaino, W. Hou, A. Kanaev, S. Matt, C. Font

Proceedings Volume 9335, 93350G (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2082716

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Wavefront sensors, Laser beam propagation, Wavefronts, Turbulence, Point spread functions, Analytical research, Light wave propagation, Fourier transforms, Deconvolution

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Proceedings Article | 8 August 2014 Paper

Object classification using tripod operators

David Bonanno, Frank Pipitone, G. Gilbreath, Kristen Nock, Carlos Font, Chadwick Hawley

Proceedings Volume 9082, 90820C (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2069529

KEYWORDS: Tolerancing, Feature extraction, Clouds, LIDAR, Machine vision, Computer vision technology, 3D image processing, Library classification systems, Binary data, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 4 June 2014 Paper

Adaptive optics correction of a laser beam propagating underwater

S. Restaino, W. Hou, A. Kanaev, S. Matt, C. Font

Proceedings Volume 9083, 90830R (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2060005

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Turbulence, Laser beam propagation, Wavefront sensors, Point spread functions, Light wave propagation, Optical calibration, Analytical research, Wavefronts, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2012 Paper

Characterization of the atmosphere as a random bit-stream generator

Carlos Font, David Bonanno, Hunter Long, Blerta Bajramaj, G. Charmaine Gilbreath

Proceedings Volume 8382, 83820Q (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.924826

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric turbulence, Turbulence, Interferometers, Sensors, Spatial light modulators, Atmospheric modeling, Phase modulation, Fiber Bragg gratings, Refraction, Atmospheric propagation

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2012 Paper

Implementation of a phase-only spatial-light modulator for an atmospheric turbulence simulator at the short wavelength infrared regime

Carlos Font, David Bonanno, Hunter Long, Blerta Bajramaj, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, Freddie Santiago, Christopher Wilcox

Proceedings Volume 8373, 83730V (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.918597

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Atmospheric turbulence, Atmospheric propagation, Short wave infrared radiation, Software development, Point spread functions, Infrared radiation, Analytical research, Wavefront sensors, Atmospheric modeling

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Proceedings Article | 22 February 2011 Paper

Study on the implementation of spatial light modulator liquid crystal device atmospheric simulator for short wavelength infrared applications

Freddie Santiago, Carlos Font, Christopher Wilcox, Ty Martinez, Stephen Myers, Joseph Duperre, Jonathan Andrews, Sergio Restaino, Charmaine Gilbreath, Don Payne

Proceedings Volume 7923, 79230R (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.875469

KEYWORDS: Spatial light modulators, Point spread functions, Atmospheric turbulence, Turbulence, LCDs, Control systems, Short wave infrared radiation, Optical simulations, Algorithm development, Computer simulations

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Proceedings Article | 10 February 2011 Paper

Study of optical phase change measurement using the Hilbert Transform and interferometric techniques

Joseph Duperre, Carlos Font, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, David Bonanno, Eshani Tarpara, Alexander Golden

Proceedings Volume 7924, 79240B (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.877704

KEYWORDS: Phase measurement, Interferometry, Atmospheric propagation, Spatial light modulators, Signal detection, Atmospheric turbulence, Interferometers, Atmospheric modeling, Fiber Bragg gratings, Optical testing

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2010 Paper

FM-MRR analog audio transmission through a scintillated channel

Joseph Duperre, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, Carlos Font, Blerta Bajramaj, J. Sebastian Hidalgo

Proceedings Volume 7687, 76870P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.855449

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Frequency modulation, Fermium, Modulators, Modulation, Analog electronics, Free space optics, Computer simulations, Retroreflectors, Distortion

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Proceedings Article | 15 February 2010 Paper

Free space optical communications research at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

W. Rabinovich, C. Moore, H. R. Burris, J. Murphy, M. Suite, R. Mahon, M. Ferraro, P. Goetz, L. Thomas, C. Font, G. C. Gilbreath, B. Xu, S. Binari, K. Hacker, S. Reese, W. Freeman, S. Frawley, E. Saint-Georges, S. Uecke, J. Sender

Proceedings Volume 7587, 758702 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.843682

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Retroreflectors, Sensors, Receivers, Modulation, Free space optical communications, Atmospheric propagation, Modulators, Video, Eye

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Proceedings Article | 9 May 2009 Paper

Characterization and training of a piezoelectric deformable mirror for operation at 1550 nm

Carlos Font, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, Blerta Bajramaj, David Kim, Freddie Santiago, Ty Martinez, Sergio Restaino

Proceedings Volume 7324, 73240T (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.822522

KEYWORDS: Actuators, Wavefronts, Deformable mirrors, Mirrors, Wavefront sensors, Adaptive optics, Short wave infrared radiation, Interferometers, Matrices, Telescopes

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Proceedings Article | 2 May 2009 Paper

Long range analog RF free space optical communication link in a maritime environment

H. Burris, F. Bucholtz, C. Moore, K. Grant, M. Suite, C. McDermitt, B. Clare, R. Mahon, W. Martinsen, M. Ferraro, R. Sawday, B. Xu, C. Font, L. Thomas, K. Mudge, W. Rabinovich, G. Gilbreath, W. Scharpf, E. Saint-Georges, S. Uecke

Proceedings Volume 7324, 73240G (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819800

KEYWORDS: Frequency modulation, Fermium, Video, Modulation, Free space optics, Signal to noise ratio, Receivers, Analog electronics, Sensors, Modulators

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 2008 Paper

Hybrid free-space optical and radio frequency switching

David Kim, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, Jonathan Doffoh, Carlos Font-Jimenez, Michele Suite

Proceedings Volume 7091, 70910X (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.803633

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Free space optics, Switching, Data transmission, Radio optics, Switches, Hybrid optics, Signal attenuation, Fiber optics tests, Fiber optics

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2008 Paper

Mirage effects in the marine layer across Chesapeake Bay

Carlos Font, Cheree Armstrong, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, Luke Parchment, Michele Suite, H. Rayvon Burris

Proceedings Volume 6951, 695108 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.800782

KEYWORDS: Ocean optics, Humidity, Atmospheric optics, Data acquisition, Analytical research, Distortion, Refractive index, Receivers, Temperature metrology, Optical properties

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

Patching C2n time series data holes using principal component analysis

Mark Chang, Haedeh Nazari, Carlos Font, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, Eun Oh

Proceedings Volume 6551, 65510L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.724706

KEYWORDS: Principal component analysis, Fractal analysis, Optical turbulence, Reconstruction algorithms, Climatology, Turbulence, Physics, Analytical research, Systems modeling, Visible radiation

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

Comparing horizontal path Cn2 measurements over 0.6 km in the tropical littoral environment and in the desert

Mark Chang, Carlos Font, G. Charmaine Gilbreath, Eun Oh, Emi Distefano, Sergio Restaino, Christopher Wilcox, Freddie Santiago

Proceedings Volume 6551, 65510I (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.718257

KEYWORDS: Modulation, Turbulence, Environmental sensing, Optical testing, Receivers, Analytical research, Optical turbulence, Laser beam diagnostics, Transmitters, Bismuth

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2007 Paper

Humidity contribution to Cn2 over a 600m pathlength in a tropical marine environment

Mark Chang, Carlos Font, Charmaine Gilbreath, Eun Oh

Proceedings Volume 6457, 64570W (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.717948

KEYWORDS: Fractal analysis, Humidity, Temperature metrology, Ocean optics, Optical turbulence, Turbulence, Receivers, Water, Lanthanum, Atmospheric turbulence

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2006 Paper

On the relationship between C_n² and humidity

Carlos Font, Mark P. J. L. Chang, Erick Roura, Eun Oh, Charmaine Gilbreath

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62683D (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672205

KEYWORDS: Humidity, Transform theory, Signal analyzers, Temperature metrology, Refractive index, Analytical research, Visible radiation, Near infrared, Inspection, Physics

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2006 Paper

Applying the Hilbert-Huang decomposition to horizontal light propagation C_n² data

Mark Chang, Erick Roura, Carlos Font, Charmaine Gilbreath, Eun Oh

Proceedings Volume 6268, 62683E (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.672280

KEYWORDS: Monte Carlo methods, Turbulence, Signal analyzers, Solar energy, Transmitters, Physics, Analytical research, Optical calibration, Calibration, Geometrical optics

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2006 Paper

Humidity contribution to the refractive index structure function C²_n.

Carlos Font, Mark Chang, Eun Oh, Charmaine Gilbreath

Proceedings Volume 6215, 621502 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.665892

KEYWORDS: Humidity, Refractive index, Ultraviolet radiation, Analytical research, Receivers, Infrared radiation, Turbulence, Scintillation, Atmospheric propagation, Transmitters

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 2005 Paper

Low altitude horizontal scintillation measurements of atmospheric turbulence over the sea: Experimental results

Freddie Santiago, Christopher Wilcox, Mark Chang, Carlos Font, Erick Roura, Sergio Restaino

Proceedings Volume 6014, 601413 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.630666

KEYWORDS: Scintillation, Wavefront sensors, Turbulence, Atmospheric turbulence, Receivers, CCD cameras, Transmitters, Near field optics, Atmospheric propagation, Atmospheric optics

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

Marine environment optical propagation measurements

Mark Chang, Carlos Font, Freddie Santiago, Yaítza Luna, Erick Roura, Sergio Restaino

Proceedings Volume 5550, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.560079

KEYWORDS: Ocean optics, Scintillation, Atmospheric propagation, Wavefronts, Turbulence, Atmospheric modeling, Geometrical optics, Transmitters, Optical testing, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 2004 Paper

Horizontal path propagation measurements over the sea

Mark Chang, Freddie Santiago, Carlos Font, Yaitza Luna, Erick Roura, Sergio Restaino

Proceedings Volume 5491, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.551993

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric propagation, Scintillation, Wavefronts, Ocean optics, Transmitters, Receivers, Atmospheric turbulence, Turbulence, Atmospheric modeling, Astronomy

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