Dr. David B. Chenault Profile

Dr. David B. Chenault

President at Polaris Sensor Technologies Inc

SPIE Involvement:

Conference Chair | Editor | Author

Area of Expertise:

Polarimetry , Stereo vision systems , 3D Display

Websites:

Company Website

Publications (73)

Proceedings Article | 10 June 2024 Presentation

IR polarimetry for environmental monitoring

David Chenault, Larry Pezzaniti, Adam Hagewood

Proceedings Volume 13050, 130500A (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3021915

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Polarimetry, Infrared imaging, Environmental monitoring, Polarization, Visualization, Sensors, Sand, Polarization imaging, Microbolometers

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Proceedings Article | 7 June 2024 Presentation + Paper

Experimental comparison of 2x2 and 2x4 patterned microgrid polarimetric imaging cameras

Keigo Hirakawa, Daniel LeMaster, Joseph Raffoul, David Chenault, David Crandall, J. Larry Pezzaniti

Proceedings Volume 13050, 1305003 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3013761

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Polarimetry, Aliasing, Modulation transfer functions, Infrared cameras, Image restoration, Reflection, Prototyping, Sensor technology

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2022 Paper

Comparing thermal and polarization sensing modes in a LWIR imaging polarimeter

J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Frank Pantuso, Igor Semyonov

Proceedings Volume 12112, 121120B (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2623263

KEYWORDS: Image contrast enhancement, Targeting Task Performance metric, Visibility, Polarization, Target detection, Long wavelength infrared, Spatial frequencies, Thermal sensing, Polarimetry, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2022 Presentation + Paper

Unique navigation solution utilizing sky polarization signatures

Laura Eshelman, Adam Smith, Kelsey Smith, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 12112, 1211203 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2623503

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Sun, Sensors, Clouds, Rayleigh scattering, Global Positioning System, Light scattering, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 30 May 2022 Presentation + Paper

Determining the utility of a new metric using an object detector

Igor Semyonov, J. Pezzaniti, Frank Pantuso, David Chenault, Jerome Zadnik, Collin Bright

Proceedings Volume 12116, 121160Z (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2622929

KEYWORDS: Visibility, Target detection, Sensors, Sensor performance, Software, Matrices, Image processing, Data analysis, Statistical analysis, Sensor technology

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2020 Presentation

Detection and automated monitoring of oil on the ocean surface (Conference Presentation)

David Chenault, Justin Vaden

Proceedings Volume 11420, 114200K (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558720

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Thermography, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Polarization, Infrared sensors, Thermal sensing, Infrared signatures, Surface roughness, Sensor technology

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Proceedings Article | 27 April 2020 Presentation

Uncooled IR polarimetric imaging camera and performance metrics (Conference Presentation)

David Chenault, Justin Vaden

Proceedings Volume 11407, 114071E (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2558851

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Thermography, Infrared cameras, Infrared imaging, Polarization, Cameras, Target detection, Infrared signatures, Infrared detectors, Infrared radiation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 10 July 2019 Open Access

Special Section Guest Editorial: Polarization: Systems, Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing

David Chenault, Dennis Goldstein, Michael Kudenov, Meredith Kupinski, Joseph Pezzaniti, Joseph Shaw, Frans Snik, J. Scott Tyo, Christine Bradley

OE, Vol. 58, Issue 08, 082401, (July 2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.OE.58.8.082401

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Remote sensing, Optical engineering, Imaging systems, Infrared imaging, Sensor technology, Sensors, Infrared radiation, Physics

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2018 Presentation + Paper

Infrared polarimetric sensing of oil on water

David Chenault, Justin Vaden

Proceedings Volume 10631, 106310E (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307032

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Thermography, Sensors, Cameras, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Staring arrays, Data processing, Infrared sensors

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Proceedings Article | 14 May 2018 Presentation + Paper

Study of natural down-welling sky light with imaging spectro-polarimeter

Adam Smith, Joseph Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Art Lompado

Proceedings Volume 10655, 106550M (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2310007

KEYWORDS: Sun, Polarization, Sensors, Polarizers, Polarimetry, Light scattering, Calibration, Imaging systems, Multiple scattering, Sensor technology

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2016 Presentation + Paper

Infrared polarimetric sensing of oil on water

David Chenault, Justin Vaden, Douglas Mitchell, Erik DeMicco

Proceedings Volume 9999, 99990D (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2241866

KEYWORDS: Thermography, Polarimetry, Infrared sensors, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Polarization, Sensors, Cameras, Staring arrays, Data processing

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Proceedings Article | 20 May 2016 Paper

Pyxis handheld polarimetric imager

David Chenault, J. Larry Pezzaniti, Justin Vaden

Proceedings Volume 9819, 98190M (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2226031

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Polarization, Target detection, Sensors, Infrared imaging, Infrared radiation, Thermography, Cameras, Staring arrays, Long wavelength infrared

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2016 Paper

PASES: combining radar and video sensing for improved pedestrian safety

David Chenault, Richard Edmondson

Proceedings Volume 9872, 987207 (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2225323

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Radar, Video, Safety, Video processing, Calibration, Cameras, Software development, Data processing, Image segmentation

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Proceedings Article | 17 May 2016 Paper

An imaging spectro-polarimeter for measuring hemispherical spectrally resolved down-welling sky polarization

David Chenault, J. Pezzaniti, Michael Roche, Brian Hyatt

Proceedings Volume 9840, 98401S (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2227925

KEYWORDS: Polarizers, Polarization, Sensors, Polarimetry, Hyperspectral imaging, Imaging systems, Scattering, Sun, Light scattering, Rayleigh scattering

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2016 Paper

Passive optical sensing of atmospheric polarization for GPS denied operations

Todd Aycock, Art Lompado, Troy Wolz, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 9838, 98380Y (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2227140

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Sensors, Polarimetry, Sun, Clouds, Scattering, Calibration, Rayleigh scattering, Light scattering, Phase modulation

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2016 Paper

Detection of a poorly resolved airplane using SWIR polarization imaging

Laura Dahl, Joseph Shaw, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 9853, 98530Q (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2228273

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Short wave infrared radiation, Infrared radiation, Polarimetry, Aerosols, Geometrical optics, Atmospheric modeling, Sensors, Scattering, Dielectric polarization

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Proceedings Article | 9 June 2014 Paper

Polarimetric sensor systems for airborne ISR

David Chenault, Joseph Foster, Joseph Pezzaniti, John Harchanko, Todd Aycock, Alex Clark

Proceedings Volume 9076, 90760K (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053918

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Polarization, Sensors, Staring arrays, Infrared imaging, Thermography, Intelligence systems, Infrared sensors, Infrared radiation, Infrared signatures

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Proceedings Article | 4 June 2014 Paper

IR polarimetric signatures

J. Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Justin Vaden, Kris Gurton, Melvin Felton

Proceedings Volume 9082, 908204 (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053074

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Thermography, Polarimetry, Long wavelength infrared, Infrared signatures, Infrared imaging, Sensors, Visible radiation, Reflectivity, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2014 Paper

Investigating clutter reduction for unmanned systems applications using imaging polarimetry

Jonathan Hanks, Todd Aycock, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 9084, 90840U (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053078

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Thermography, Polarization, Unmanned systems, Imaging systems, Infrared imaging, Long wavelength infrared, Image restoration, Sensors, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 29 May 2014 Paper

Detection of obscured targets with IR polarimetric imaging

J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Kris Gurton, Melvin Felton

Proceedings Volume 9072, 90721D (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053076

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Thermography, Long wavelength infrared, Sensors, Target detection, Infrared imaging, Head, Human-machine interfaces, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 11 October 2012 Paper

Optical polarization: plenty of room for surprise

David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 8482, 848207 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.928049

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Calibration, Infrared imaging, Sensors, Water, Chemical elements, Staring arrays, Polarizers, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2012 Paper

Optical tests of 200mm MWIR polarizer wafers: methodology and results

Peter Erbach, J. Larry Pezzaniti, John Reinhardt, David Chenault, Dennis Goldstein

Proceedings Volume 8364, 83640J (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.920155

KEYWORDS: Polarizers, Transmittance, Polarimetry, Black bodies, Semiconducting wafers, Calibration, Mid-IR, Signal detection, Infrared radiation, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 8 June 2012 Paper

Real-time sub-pixel registration of imagery for an IR polarimeter

Jonathan Hanks, J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, João Romano

Proceedings Volume 8364, 83640C (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.921039

KEYWORDS: Image registration, Convolution, Polarimetry, Polarization, Polarizers, Image processing, Motion estimation, Sensors, Long wavelength infrared, Infrared imaging

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Proceedings Article | 31 May 2012 Paper

Infrared stereo camera for human machine interface

Richard Edmondson, Justin Vaden, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 8353, 83530N (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.921045

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Long wavelength infrared, Stereoscopic cameras, Infrared cameras, Infrared imaging, Video, Imaging systems, 3D displays, Infrared radiation, Human-machine interfaces

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Proceedings Article | 22 May 2012 Paper

3D laptop for defense applications

Richard Edmondson, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 8383, 83830Y (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919374

KEYWORDS: 3D displays, 3D vision, 3D modeling, Computer aided design, Prototyping, 3D image processing, LCDs, Video, Cameras, Sensor technology

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Proceedings Article | 15 May 2012 Paper

Auto-converging stereo cameras for 3D robotic tele-operation

Richard Edmondson, Todd Aycock, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 8384, 838414 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919354

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Stereoscopic cameras, 3D vision, Imaging systems, Zoom lenses, Field programmable gate arrays, 3D displays, Haptic technology, Sensor technology, Robotics

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Proceedings Article | 1 May 2012 Paper

An infrared polarized scene generator for hardward-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing

Peter Erbach, Joseph Pezzaniti, David Chenault, John Reinhardt, Todd Aycock, Brian Hyatt, Heard Lowry

Proceedings Volume 8356, 835607 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.920158

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Polysomnography, Polarizers, Point spread functions, Sensors, Staring arrays, Infrared radiation, Antireflective coatings, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2010 Paper

High-definition 3D display for enhanced visualization

Richard Edmondson, J. Larry Pezzaniti, Justin Vaden, Brian Hyatt, James Morris, David Chenault, Joe Tchon, Tracy Barnidge, Chris Brown

Proceedings Volume 7690, 76900C (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851911

KEYWORDS: 3D displays, Visualization, Video, Cameras, 3D modeling, LCDs, 3D image processing, Display technology, Sensor technology, Defense and security

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Proceedings Article | 13 May 2010 Paper

Polarimetric imagery collection experiment

Joao Romano, Melvin Felton, David Chenault, Brian Sohr

Proceedings Volume 7696, 769611 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.849911

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Polarimetry, Algorithm development, Long wavelength infrared, Calibration, Databases, Infrared imaging, Mid-IR, Target detection, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 8 May 2010 Paper

3D vision upgrade kit for TALON robot

Richard Edmondson, Justin Vaden, Brian Hyatt, James Morris, J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Joe Tchon, Tracy Barnidge, Seth Kaufman, Brad Pettijohn

Proceedings Volume 7692, 76920J (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851916

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Video, LCDs, Stereoscopic cameras, Zoom lenses, 3D displays, Imaging systems, 3D vision, Electronics, 3D video streaming

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Proceedings Article | 8 May 2010 Paper

Exploiting uncalibrated stereo on a UAV platform

Michele Banish, Mike Rodgers, Brian Hyatt, Richard Edmondson, David Chenault, Jason Heym, Paul DiNardo, Brian Gruber, John Johnson, Kelly Dobson

Proceedings Volume 7692, 76921T (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851928

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Cameras, 3D image processing, 3D displays, Video, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Data processing, Distortion, Calibration, Video processing

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

3D display for enhanced tele-operation and other applications

Richard Edmondson, J. Larry Pezzaniti, Justin Vaden, Brian Hyatt, James Morris, David Chenault, Andrew Bodenhamer, Bradley Pettijohn, Joe Tchon, Tracy Barnidge, Seth Kaufman, David Kingston, Scott Newell

Proceedings Volume 7690, 76901D (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851922

KEYWORDS: Cameras, 3D vision, LCDs, 3D displays, 3D visualizations, Stereoscopic cameras, Situational awareness sensors, Zoom lenses, Imaging systems, Stereo vision systems

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

High-definition 3D display for training applications

J. Larry Pezzaniti, Richard Edmondson, Justin Vaden, Brian Hyatt, James Morris, David Chenault, Joe Tchon, Tracy Barnidge

Proceedings Volume 7690, 76901C (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851925

KEYWORDS: 3D displays, LCDs, 3D modeling, 3D image processing, Video, Visualization, Polarization, Signal processing, Surgery, Analog electronics

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Proceedings Article | 26 April 2010 Paper

Comparison of the inversion periods for MidIR and LWIR polarimetric and conventional thermal imagery

M. Felton, K. Gurton, J. L. Pezzaniti, D. Chenault, L. Roth

Proceedings Volume 7672, 76720R (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.850264

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Long wavelength infrared, Thermography, Clouds, Sensors, Staring arrays, Polarization, Infrared radiation, Wave plates, Imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2010 Paper

Synthetic Aperture Imaging Polarimeter

Michael Roche, David Chenault, Justin Vaden, Art Lompado, David Voelz, Timothy Schulz, Ryan Givens, Victor Gamiz

Proceedings Volume 7672, 767206 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.864129

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Calibration, Sensors, Polarization, Prototyping, Image processing, Polarizers, Image restoration, Speckle pattern, Algorithm development

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Proceedings Article | 24 April 2010 Paper

Component-level testing updates for the infrared polarized scene-generator demonstrator

Peter Erbach, J. Larry Pezzaniti, John Reinhardt, David Chenault, Dennis Goldstein, Heard Lowry

Proceedings Volume 7663, 766307 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851910

KEYWORDS: Polarizers, Polarimetry, Polysomnography, Infrared imaging, Polarization, Infrared radiation, Calibration, Sensors, Point spread functions, Staring arrays

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2010 Paper

Design issues for stereo vision systems used on tele-operated robotic platforms

Richard Edmondson, Justin Vaden, Brian Hyatt, Jim Morris, J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Joe Tchon, Tracy Barnidge, Seth Kaufman, Brad Pettijohn

Proceedings Volume 7524, 75240X (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840521

KEYWORDS: Cameras, LCDs, Video, Imaging systems, 3D displays, Zoom lenses, Stereoscopic cameras, 3D video streaming, Robotics, Video processing

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2010 Paper

3D vision upgrade kit for the TALON robot system

Andrew Bodenhamer, Bradley Pettijohn, J. Larry Pezzaniti, Richard Edmondson, Justin Vaden, Brian Hyatt, James Morris, David Chenault, Joe Tchon, Tracy Barnidge, Seth Kaufman, David Kingston, Scott Newell

Proceedings Volume 7524, 752405 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.840512

KEYWORDS: 3D vision, 3D visualizations, Cameras, Robotic systems, Analytical research, Imaging systems, Situational awareness sensors, 3D displays, Visualization, 3D acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 12 August 2009 Paper

Measured comparison of the inversion periods for polarimetric and conventional thermal long-wave IR (LWIR) imagery

M. Felton, K. Gurton, L. Roth, J. Pezzaniti, D. Chenault

Proceedings Volume 7461, 74610A (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.825355

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Thermography, Clouds, Long wavelength infrared, Sensors, Polarization, Infrared imaging, Wave plates, Humidity, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

Flat panel stereoscopic display: description and applications

J. Larry Pezzaniti, Richard Edmondson, Justin Vaden, Bryan Hyatt, David Chenault, Joseph Tchon, Tracy Barnidge, Brad Pettijohn

Proceedings Volume 7327, 732709 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819300

KEYWORDS: 3D visualizations, 3D displays, Cameras, Robots, Visualization, 3D image processing, Video, Situational awareness sensors, LCDs, Stereo vision systems

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Proceedings Article | 30 April 2009 Paper

Flat panel 3D display for unmanned ground vehicles

J. Larry Pezzaniti, Richard Edmondson, Justin Vaden, Brian Hyatt, David Chenault, Joseph Tchon, Tracy Barnidge, Brad Pettijohn

Proceedings Volume 7332, 73320N (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819314

KEYWORDS: 3D visualizations, Visualization, Cameras, LCDs, 3D displays, Video, Reconnaissance, Glasses, 3D image processing, Situational awareness sensors

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Proceedings Article | 29 April 2009 Paper

Wave slope measurement using imaging polarimetry

J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Mike Roche, John Reinhardt, Howard Schultz

Proceedings Volume 7317, 73170B (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.819031

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Water, Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, Wave plates, Beam splitters, Calibration, Diffusers, Data acquisition

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2009 Paper

3D vision system assessment

J. Larry Pezzaniti, Richard Edmondson, Justin Vaden, Bryan Hyatt, David Chenault, David Kingston, Vanilynmae Geulen, Scott Newell, Brad Pettijohn

Proceedings Volume 7237, 723705 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.807397

KEYWORDS: 3D visualizations, Visualization, Cameras, 3D vision, LCDs, Stereo vision systems, 3D displays, Reconnaissance, Stereoscopic cameras, Video

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Proceedings Article | 16 April 2008 Paper

Testing and results of an infrared polarized scene generator concept demonstrator

Peter Erbach, J. Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Danny Saylor, Heard Lowry

Proceedings Volume 6942, 69420D (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778049

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polysomnography, Polarimetry, Polarizers, Cameras, Point spread functions, Relays, Sensors, Mid-IR, Projection systems

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Proceedings Article | 15 April 2008 Paper

Comparing a MWIR and LWIR polarimetric imaging for surface swimmer detection

John Harchanko, Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Graham Eades

Proceedings Volume 6945, 69450X (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.778061

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Cameras, Polarization, Mid-IR, Long wavelength infrared, Visibility, Imaging systems, Head, Wave plates, Linear polarizers

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 2008 Paper

Design and performance of a polarized IR scene generator

Peter Erbach, J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Danny Saylor, Heard Lowry

Proceedings Volume 6972, 69720Z (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.783586

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polysomnography, Polarimetry, Polarizers, Cameras, Point spread functions, Relays, Sensors, Mid-IR, Projection systems

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 2008 Paper

Comparing a MWIR and LWIR polarimetric imager for surface swimmer detection

John Harchanko, Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Graham Eades

Proceedings Volume 6972, 697211 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.785010

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Cameras, Polarization, Mid-IR, Long wavelength infrared, Visibility, Imaging systems, Head, Wave plates, Linear polarizers

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Proceedings Article | 31 March 2008 Paper

Four camera complete Stokes imaging polarimeter

J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault, Mike Roche, John Reinhardt, Howard Schultz

Proceedings Volume 6972, 69720J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.784797

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Water, Beam splitters, Charge-coupled devices, Cameras, Wave plates, Calibration, Distortion, Modulation transfer functions

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2007 Paper

Design of a dual use imager incorporating polarimetric capabilities

Sean Moultrie, Michael Roche, Art Lompado, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 6682, 66820B (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.735683

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Imaging systems, Lenses, Polarization, Tolerancing, Sensors, Charge-coupled devices, Polarizers, Objectives, Zemax

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

Water-surface object detection and classification using imaging polarimetry

John Harchanko, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 5888, 588815 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623542

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Polarization, Signal to noise ratio, Cameras, Infrared imaging, Wave plates, Sensors, Staring arrays, Calibration, Reflection

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2005 Paper

A division of aperture MWIR imaging polarimeter

J. Larry Pezzaniti, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 5888, 58880V (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.623543

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Polarization, Polarizers, Staring arrays, Calibration, Objectives, Image registration, Mid-IR, Relays, Distortion

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2005 Paper

Improvements in the dual LCD-based stereo display

James Kirsch, Brian Jones, John Johnson, David Chenault, Larry Pezziniti

Proceedings Volume 5801, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606154

KEYWORDS: LCDs, Polarization, Eye, Polarizers, Video, Diffusers, Cameras, Stereoscopic displays, Modulation, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 19 May 2005 Paper

Detecting a surface swimmer using long wave infrared imaging polarimetry

John Harchanko, David Chenault, Craig Farlow, Kevin Spradley

Proceedings Volume 5780, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.603874

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Polarization, Infrared imaging, Signal to noise ratio, Cameras, Wave plates, Sensors, Staring arrays, Calibration, Reflection

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Proceedings Article | 21 October 2004 Paper

Neural network processor

Michele Banish, David Chenault, John Harchanko

Proceedings Volume 5563, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.560815

KEYWORDS: Image segmentation, Neurons, Image processing, Detection and tracking algorithms, Neural networks, Image processing algorithms and systems, Polarimetry, Sensors, Infrared imaging, Data processing

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Proceedings Article | 15 July 2004 Paper

Handheld polarimeter for phenomenology studies

David Chenault, Arthur Lompado, Elizabeth Cabot, Matthew Fetrow

Proceedings Volume 5432, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.548084

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Head, Calibration, Sensors, Polarization, Data acquisition, Atmospheric modeling, Mid-IR, Polarizers, Data modeling

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 2004 Paper

Implementation issues for the full-time full-resolution stereoscopic 3D flat panel display

James Kirsch, Brian Jones, John Johnson, David Chenault, Ilan Kleinberger, Paul Kleinberger, Hillel Goldberg, J. Mantinband, Michael Jones

Proceedings Volume 5291, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.530054

KEYWORDS: Polarization, LCDs, Eye, Polarizers, Stereoscopic displays, Polarimetry, Liquid crystals, Cameras, 3D displays, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 12 December 2003 Paper

Polarimetric characterization of semiconductor materials for photodetector applications

James McAdoo, Judy Fennelly, Dennis Goldstein, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 5158, (2003) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.506077

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Sensors, Polarimetry, Gallium arsenide, Silicon, Calibration, Antireflective coatings, Absorption, Autoregressive models, Wave plates

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2002 Paper

Polarimetric characterization of gold and silver mirrors

Judy Fennelly, James McAdoo, Dennis Goldstein, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 4819, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.469935

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Gold, Sensors, Polarization, Silver, Polarimetry, Wave plates, Remote sensing, Mueller matrices, Spectroscopy

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2002 Paper

Automated registration of polarimetric imagery using Fourier transform techniques

Christopher Persons, David Chenault, Michael Jones, Kevin Spradley, Michael Gulley, Craig Farlow

Proceedings Volume 4819, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.450935

KEYWORDS: Polarimetry, Image registration, Polarization, Fourier transforms, Polarizers, Error analysis, Image sensors, Sensors, Staring arrays, Detection and tracking algorithms

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 May 2002

Spectropolarimetric reflectometer

Dennis Goldstein, David Chenault

OE, Vol. 41, Issue 05, (May 2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.1467933

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Sensors, Wave plates, Reflectometry, Spectroscopy, Polarimetry, Polarizers, Fourier transforms, Infrared spectroscopy, Calibration

Proceedings Article | 9 January 2002 Paper

Imaging polarimeter development and applications

Craig Farlow, David Chenault, J. Pezzaniti, Kevin Spradley, Michael Gulley

Proceedings Volume 4481, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452880

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Polarimetry, Polarization, Beam splitters, Imaging systems, Calibration, Wave plates, Data acquisition, Visible radiation, Charge-coupled devices

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Proceedings Article | 9 January 2002 Paper

Near-infrared imaging polarimetry

Dennis Goldstein, David Chenault, Michael Gulley, Kevin Spradley

Proceedings Volume 4481, (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.452878

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Near infrared, Wave plates, Polarizers, Cameras, Visible radiation, Control systems, Nonuniformity corrections, Calibration

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Proceedings Article | 15 November 2000 Paper

Polarization imaging through scattering media

David Chenault, J. Pezzaniti

Proceedings Volume 4133, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406619

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Light scattering, Polarimetry, Scattering, Wave plates, Scattering media, Aerosols, Particles, Sensors, Cameras

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Proceedings Article | 25 October 1999 Paper

Polarimetric characterization of Spectralon

Dennis Goldstein, David Chenault, J. Pezzaniti

Proceedings Volume 3754, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.366323

KEYWORDS: Reflectivity, Polarization, Polarimetry, Wave plates, Fourier transforms, Spectroscopy, Sensors, Light sources, Optical filters, Analytical research

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Proceedings Article | 8 October 1998 Paper

Fourier transform spectropolarimetry for optical diagnostics of transmissive materials

David Chenault, Dennis Goldstein, Diana Hayes

Proceedings Volume 3425, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.326670

KEYWORDS: Wave plates, Polarization, Polarimetry, Polarizers, Fourier transforms, Spectroscopy, Calibration, Visible radiation, Infrared radiation, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 1997 Paper

Evaluation of a selection of commercial polarizers and retarders at visible and near-infrared wavelengths

Dennis Goldstein, David Chenault, Monte Owens

Proceedings Volume 3121, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.283857

KEYWORDS: Wave plates, Polarizers, Polarimetry, Visible radiation, Calibration, Polarization, Manufacturing, Sensors, Spectroscopy, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 27 June 1997 Paper

Passive millimeter-wave imaging model application and validation

Bradley Blume, David Chenault

Proceedings Volume 3064, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277077

KEYWORDS: Extremely high frequency, Passive millimeter wave sensors, Sensors, Reflectivity, Radiometry, Systems modeling, Metals, Image sensors, Receivers, Transmittance

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Proceedings Article | 20 June 1997 Paper

Irma multisensor predictive signature model

John Watson, Michael Wellfare, David Chenault, Sunjay Talele, Bradley Blume, Mike Richards, Lee Prestwood

Proceedings Volume 3062, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.276673

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Extremely high frequency, LIDAR, Human-machine interfaces, Reflectivity, Algorithm development, Image sensors, Weapons, Data modeling, Thermal modeling

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Proceedings Article | 17 June 1996 Paper

Reliability of signature and sensor models

David Chenault, David Flynn

Proceedings Volume 2742, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.242987

KEYWORDS: Data modeling, Sensors, Reliability, Mathematical modeling, Atmospheric sensing, Computer simulations, Thermal modeling, Motion models, Atmospheric modeling, Algorithm development

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 June 1995 Open Access

Guest Editorial: Polarization Analysis and Measurement

Dennis Goldstein, David Chenault, Russell Chipman

OE, Vol. 34, Issue 06, (June 1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/12.210267

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Polarimetry, Optical components, Physics, Polarization analysis, Optical design, Infrared radiation, Analytical research, Wave plates, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 11 December 1992 Paper

Mueller matrix algorithms

David Chenault, J. Larry Pezzaniti, Russell Chipman

Proceedings Volume 1746, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.138793

KEYWORDS: Wave plates, Error analysis, Polarimetry, Polarization, Polarizers, Signal detection, Polarization analysis, Calibration, Infrared spectroscopy, Infrared radiation

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 1990 Paper

Linear diattenuation and retardance measurements in an IR spectropolarimeter

David Chenault, Russell Chipman

Proceedings Volume 1317, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.22063

KEYWORDS: Wave plates, Polarizers, Polarimetry, Birefringence, Polarization, Infrared radiation, Infrared spectroscopy, Visible radiation, Radar, Ultraviolet radiation

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 1990 Paper

Infrared material property measurements with polarimetry and spectropolarimetry

Dennis Goldstein, Russell Chipman, David Chenault, Randall Hodgson

Proceedings Volume 1307, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21694

KEYWORDS: Electro optics, Sensors, Polarimetry, Polarization, Electro optical sensors, Crystals, Switches, Optical coatings, Wave plates, Infrared radiation

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SPIE Conference Volume | 14 June 2024

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XVI

SPIE Conference Volume | 28 June 2022

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XV

SPIE Conference Volume | 29 May 2020

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XIV

SPIE Conference Volume | 21 June 2018

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XIII

SPIE Conference Volume | 6 June 2016

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XII

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Polarization Science and Remote Sensing XII

3 August 2025 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XVI

22 April 2024 | National Harbor, Maryland, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing XI

21 August 2023 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XV

4 April 2022 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing X

1 August 2021 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XIV

27 April 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing IX

14 August 2019 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XIII

16 April 2018 | Orlando, FL, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing VIII

8 August 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XII

18 April 2016 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing VII

11 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing XI

5 May 2014 | Baltimore, MD, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing VI

27 August 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing X

23 April 2012 | Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing V

21 August 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing IX

7 April 2010 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing IV

3 August 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing VIII

18 March 2008 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing III

29 August 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing VII

20 April 2006 | Orlando (Kissimmee), Florida, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing II

2 August 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing VI

15 April 2004 | Orlando, Florida, United States

Polarization Science and Remote Sensing

3 August 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

Polarization Measurement, Analysis, and Applications V

8 July 2002 | Seattle, WA, United States

Polarization Analysis and Measurement IV

30 July 2001 | San Diego, CA, United States

Polarization and Remote Sensing IV

30 July 2001 | San Diego, CA, United States

Polarization and Remote Sensing III

3 August 2000 | San Diego, CA, United States

Polarization Analysis and Measurement III

2 August 2000 | San Diego, CA, United States

Polarization: Measurement, Analysis, and Remote Sensing II

19 July 1999 | Denver, CO, United States

Polarization Analysis and Measurement II

25 July 1994 | San Diego, CA, United States

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