Dr. James J. Sluss Profile

Dr. James J. Sluss

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Publications (37)

Proceedings Article | 17 May 2016 Paper

Charging system using solar panels and a highly resonant wireless power transfer model for small UAS applications

Sydney Hallman, Robert Huck, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 9865, 98650F (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2222163

KEYWORDS: Solar cells, Resonators, Aerodynamics, Solar energy, Control systems, Composites, Computing systems, Transmitters, Receivers, Fourier transforms

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2012 Paper

Mobile free-space optical communications: a feasibility study of various battlefield scenarios

Alan Harris, Mouhammad Al-Akkoumi, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 8380, 83800Y (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.918728

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Transmittance, Atmospheric modeling, Fiber optic gyroscopes, Clouds, Telecommunications, Mobile communications, Data communications, Networks

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Proceedings Article | 11 October 2010 Paper

A technique for flicker reduction in a volumetric three-dimensional display with a static image space

Badia Koudsi, Hakki Refai, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 7835, 78350P (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.865084

KEYWORDS: 3D displays, 3D image processing, Projection systems, Digital Light Processing, Image processing, Image quality, Holography, Glasses, 3D volumetric displays

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Proceedings Article | 5 May 2010 Paper

A demonstration of a low cost approach to security at shipping facilities and ports

Robert Huck, Mouhammad Al Akkoumi, Ruchira Herath, James Sluss, Sridhar Radhakrishnan, Thomas Landers

Proceedings Volume 7666, 76662J (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.851167

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Sensors, Information security, Databases, Video, Defense and security, Video surveillance, Motion detection, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Network security

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Proceedings Article | 27 February 2010 Paper

3D visualization of medical imaging using static volumetric display: CSpace

Hakki Refai, Basel Salahieh, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 7625, 76251M (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.846286

KEYWORDS: 3D displays, Medical imaging, 3D image processing, 3D volumetric displays, Ions, Digital micromirror devices, Aluminium phosphide, Projection systems, Digital Light Processing

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Proceedings Article | 12 February 2010 Paper

Static 3D image space

Badia Koudsi, Jim Sluss

Proceedings Volume 7618, 761807 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.837679

KEYWORDS: 3D displays, 3D image processing, Crystals, Absorption, Ions, Doping, Infrared lasers, Photons, 3D volumetric displays

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 2009 Paper

A high-resolution, scalable three-dimensional volumetric display

Hakki Refai, Basel Salahieh, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 7482, 74820J (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.829650

KEYWORDS: Digital micromirror devices, 3D displays, Projection systems, Digital Light Processing, Aluminium phosphide, 3D image processing, Ions, 3D volumetric displays, Upconversion

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2009 Paper

A building block approach to security at shipping ports

Robert Huck, Mouhammad Al-Akkoumi, Samer Shammaa, James Sluss, Sridhar Radhakrishnan, Thomas Landers

Proceedings Volume 7480, 748006 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.830079

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Video, Video surveillance, Information technology, Network security, Control systems, Defense and security, Sensors, Databases, Transportation security

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Proceedings Article | 7 May 2009 Paper

Challenges facing mobile free-space optical communications

Mouhammad Al-Akkoumi, Alan Harris, Robert Huck, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 7324, 73240L (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818696

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Clouds, Fiber optic gyroscopes, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Transmittance, Mobile communications, Free space optical communications, Receivers, Light scattering, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 13 April 2009 Paper

A comparison of passive optical network security

Alan Harris, Mouhamad Al Akkoumi, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 7344, 734403 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.818997

KEYWORDS: Network security, Passive optical networks, Time division multiplexing, Tunable lasers, Computer security, Channel projecting optics, Computer architecture, Thallium, Demultiplexers, Multiplexing

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Proceedings Article | 16 October 2008 Paper

Aerial surveillance vehicles augment security at shipping ports

Robert Huck, Muhammad Al Akkoumi, Samuel Cheng, James Sluss, Thomas Landers

Proceedings Volume 7112, 71120J (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.799752

KEYWORDS: Video surveillance, Video, Cameras, Surveillance, Network security, Information security, Defense and security, Global Positioning System, Control systems, Sensors

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Proceedings Article | 7 October 2008 Paper

FSO tracking and auto-alignment transceiver system

Gabriel Cap, Hakki Refai, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 7112, 711209 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.800416

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Transceivers, Telecommunications, Atmospheric optics, Data communications, Sensors, Signal detection, Optical tracking, Detection and tracking algorithms, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 13 February 2008 Paper

Performance of a wavelength-diversified FSO tracking algorithm for real-time battlefield communications

Mouhammad Al-Akkoumi, Alan Harris, Robert Huck, James Sluss, Tayeb Giuma

Proceedings Volume 6877, 68770A (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763703

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Detection and tracking algorithms, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Receivers, Transmitters, Mobile communications, Free space optical communications, Optical simulations, Algorithm development, Global Positioning System

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Proceedings Article | 13 February 2008 Paper

A tracking system for mobile FSO

Mouhammad Al-Akkoumi, Hakki Refai, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 6877, 68770O (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763875

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Telecommunications, Atmospheric optics, Data acquisition, Video, Diodes, Lenses, Optical tracking, Transceivers, Photodiodes

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 2007

Enhancing mobile ad hoc networks with free-space optics

Peng Yan, James Sluss, Hazem Refai, Peter LoPresti

OE, Vol. 46, Issue 08, 085008, (August 2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2768973

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Networks, Optical networks, Optical simulations, Data communications, Optical engineering, Head, Data modeling, Computer simulations, Wave propagation

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 2007

Digital micromirror device for optical scanning applications

Hakki Refai, James Sluss, Monte Tull

OE, Vol. 46, Issue 08, 085401, (August 2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2768978

KEYWORDS: Digital micromirror devices, Phased array optics, Micromirrors, Free space optics, Beam steering, Optical scanning, Scanners, Digital Light Processing, Prisms, Optical engineering

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Proceedings Article | 12 May 2007 Paper

Mitigating angular misalignment from atmospheric effects in FSO links

Peter LoPresti, Hazem Refai, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 6551, 65510K (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719772

KEYWORDS: Receivers, Free space optics, Gaussian beams, Sensors, Atmospheric optics, Optical alignment, Geometrical optics, Beam propagation method, Wavefronts, Atmospheric propagation

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Proceedings Article | 10 May 2007 Paper

Omnidirectional free-space optical (FSO) receivers

Gabriel Cap, Hakki Refai, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 6551, 65510O (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.707215

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Receivers, Transceivers, Atmospheric optics, Buildings, Laser sources, Video, Optical testing, Transmitters, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 4 May 2007 Paper

High-speed communications enabling real-time video for battlefield commanders using tracked FSO

Mouhammad Al-Akkoumi, Robert Huck, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 6551, 655105 (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.719634

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Video surveillance, Detection and tracking algorithms, Telecommunications, Video, Mobile communications, Surveillance, Receivers, Transceivers

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Proceedings Article | 26 February 2007 Paper

Tablet PC interaction with digital micromirror device (DMD)

Hakki Refai, Mostafa Dahshan, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 6507, 65070N (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.705127

KEYWORDS: Digital micromirror devices, Tablets, Digital Light Processing, Micromirrors, Projection systems, Interfaces, Aluminium phosphide, Mirrors, Display technology, Control systems

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 August 2006

Free-space optical wavelength diversity scheme for fog mitigation in a ground-to-unmanned-aerial-vehicle communications link

Alan Harris, James Sluss, Hazem Refai, Peter LoPresti

OE, Vol. 45, Issue 08, 086001, (August 2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2338565

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Fiber optic gyroscopes, Receivers, Atmospheric optics, Transmittance, Optical engineering, Free space optical communications, Scattering, Mie scattering

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Proceedings Article | 1 March 2006 Paper

Atmospheric turbulence effects on a wavelength diversified ground-to-UAV FSO link

Alan Harris, James Sluss, Hazem Refai, Peter LoPresti

Proceedings Volume 6105, 61050S (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.645423

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Scintillation, Atmospheric turbulence, Turbulence, Free space optical communications, Receivers, Raster graphics, Iron, Atmospheric optics

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SPIE Journal Paper | 1 February 2006

Comparative study of the performance of analog fiber optic links versus free-space optical links

Hakki Refai, James Sluss, Hazem Refai, Mohammed Atiquzzaman

OE, Vol. 45, Issue 02, 025003, (February 2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.2174623

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Fiber optics, Analog electronics, Fiber optics tests, Optical amplifiers, Transmitters, Fiber amplifiers, Signal attenuation, Receivers, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2005 Paper

Positioning and tracking control system analysis for mobile free space optical network

Yushan Li, Hazem Refai, James Sluss,, Pramode Verma, Peter LoPresti

Proceedings Volume 5892, 58921D (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.617261

KEYWORDS: Control systems, Receivers, Free space optics, Transmitters, Global Positioning System, Mirrors, Transceivers, Sensors, Optical tracking, Free space

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Proceedings Article | 3 June 2005 Paper

The use of free-space optical links for CATV applications

Hakki Refai, James Sluss, Hazem Refai

Proceedings Volume 5825, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605007

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Optical amplifiers, Analog electronics, Fiber amplifiers, Intermodulation, Receivers, Distortion, Optical fibers, Transmitters, Signal attenuation

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2005 Paper

Analysis of beam steering tolerances and divergence for various long range FSO communication links

Alan Harris, James Sluss, Hazem Refai, Peter LoPresti

Proceedings Volume 5819, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.602503

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Tolerancing, Beam steering, Telecommunications, Receivers, Beam analyzers, Satellites, Transmitters, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Solar system

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Proceedings Article | 2 June 2005 Paper

Comparison of active beam steering elements and analysis of platform vibrations for various long-range FSO links

Alan Harris, James Sluss, Hazem Refai, Peter LoPresti

Proceedings Volume 5819, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.603667

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Beam steering, Mirrors, Optical simulations, Transmitters, Telecommunications, Acousto-optics, Receivers, Unmanned aerial vehicles, Vibration simulation

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2005 Paper

Free-space optical communications performance in the presence of interfering laser signals

Hakki Refai, James Sluss, Hazem Refai

Proceedings Volume 5793, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.605704

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Dye lasers, Free space optical communications, Tunable lasers, Modulation, Telescopes, Local area networks, Atmospheric optics, Switches, Receivers

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Proceedings Article | 25 May 2005 Paper

The transmission of multiple RF signals in free-space optics using wavelength division multiplexing

Hakki Refai, James Sluss, Hazem Refai

Proceedings Volume 5793, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.606471

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Signal to noise ratio, Wavelength division multiplexing, Signal attenuation, Analog electronics, Optical amplifiers, Fiber amplifiers, Atmospheric optics, Transmitters, Optical testing

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2005 Paper

Transporting RF signals over free-space optical links

Hakki Refai, James Sluss, Hazem Refai, Mohammed Atiquzzaman

Proceedings Volume 5712, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.590063

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Signal to noise ratio, Optical amplifiers, Analog electronics, Transmitters, Fiber amplifiers, Modulation, Receivers, Signal attenuation, Atmospheric optics

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2005 Paper

Wavelength diversity in free-space optics to alleviate fog effects

Eric Wainright, Hazem Refai, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 5712, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591193

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Fiber optic gyroscopes, Signal attenuation, Atmospheric optics, Visibility through fog, Visibility, Receivers, Scattering, Transmitters, Atmospheric modeling

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Proceedings Article | 18 April 2005 Paper

Free space optical alignment system using GPS

Wee-Leong Saw, Hazem Refai, James Sluss

Proceedings Volume 5712, (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.591226

KEYWORDS: Free space optics, Transceivers, Global Positioning System, Receivers, Raster graphics, Optical alignment, Sensors, Telecommunications, Algorithm development, Transmitters

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Proceedings Article | 8 September 2004 Paper

Fiber-optic communication links suitable for on-board use in modern aircraft

Hung Duc Nguyen, Duc Huy Ngo, Mohammed Atiquzzaman, James Sluss, Filip Slaveski, Mohammad Alam

Proceedings Volume 5413, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.541412

KEYWORDS: Antennas, Network architectures, Asynchronous transfer mode, Telecommunications, Signal processing, Wavelength division multiplexing, Signal to noise ratio, Modulation, Optical switching, Optical fibers

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Proceedings Article | 27 October 1992 Paper

Improvement in the electro-optic response of PDLC films (Invited Paper)

Bing Fung, Scott Heavin, Zeyong Lin, X. Jiang, James Sluss, Theodore Batchman

Proceedings Volume 1815, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.131303

KEYWORDS: Electro optics, Liquid crystals, Polymers, Polymer thin films, Epoxies, Display technology, Transmittance, Electro optic polymers, Control systems, Photorefractive polymers

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Proceedings Article | 15 June 1992 Paper

Electro-optic performance of a PDLC film utilizing dual-frequency addressing

Zeyong Lin, Scott Heavin, Bing Fung, James Sluss, Theodore Batchman

Proceedings Volume 1665, (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.60373

KEYWORDS: Liquid crystals, Electro optics, Transmittance, Dielectrics, Solids, Bismuth, Polymers, Anisotropy, LCDs, Molecules

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Proceedings Article | 1 June 1991 Paper

Effect of polymer mixtures on the performance of PDLC films

Scott Heavin, Bing Fung, Richard Mears, James Sluss, Theodore Batchman

Proceedings Volume 1455, (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.44677

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Liquid crystals, Polymer thin films, Transmittance, Polymethylmethacrylate, Electro optics, Thulium, Glasses, LCDs, Spatial filters

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Proceedings Article | 1 October 1990 Paper

Continuous mode operation of a PRIZ space-time light modulator

T. Tayag, James Sluss, Theodore Batchman

Proceedings Volume 1306, (1990) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.21629

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Modulators, Spatial filters, Image enhancement, Fusion energy, Image processing, Image filtering, Bismuth, Manganese, Iron

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