Mr. Robert M. Bates Profile

Robert M. Bates

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Proceedings Article | 17 December 2014 Paper

Digital imaging system design and trade space analysis

Rob Bates, Adam Greengard, Kenneth Kubala

Proceedings Volume 9293, 92931Q (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2074664

KEYWORDS: Image processing, Modulation transfer functions, Imaging systems, Chemical elements, Cameras, Deconvolution, Targeting Task Performance metric, Optical design, Aspheric lenses, Digital imaging

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 2014 Paper

Direct optimization of LWIR systems for maximized detection range and minimized size and weight

Rob Bates, Kenneth Kubala

Proceedings Volume 9100, 91000M (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2053785

KEYWORDS: Systems modeling, Performance modeling, Long wavelength infrared, Sensors, Lens design, Modulation transfer functions, Optical aberrations, Imaging systems, Optimization (mathematics), Targeting Task Performance metric

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Proceedings Article | 11 June 2013 Paper

Low-cost uncooled VOx infrared camera development

Chuan Li, C. J. Han, George Skidmore, Grady Cook, Kenny Kubala, Robert Bates, Dorota Temple, John Lannon, Allan Hilton, Konstantin Glukh, Busbee Hardy

Proceedings Volume 8704, 87041L (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2019653

KEYWORDS: Cameras, Semiconducting wafers, Optics manufacturing, Manufacturing, Wafer bonding, Microbolometers, Packaging, Sensors, Metals, Readout integrated circuits

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Proceedings Article | 19 October 2012 Paper

The 2012 zoom lens design problem - zooming monochromatic quartet

Rob Bates

Proceedings Volume 8488, 84880M (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.951369

KEYWORDS: Chemical elements, Zoom lenses, Lens design, Aspheric lenses, Patents, Distortion, Ray tracing, Glasses, Optical design, Vignetting

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Proceedings Article | 3 May 2012 Paper

Foveated imager providing reduced time-to-threat detection for micro unmanned aerial system

Rob Bates, Kenny Kubala, Adam Greengard

Proceedings Volume 8360, 836002 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.919472

KEYWORDS: Panoramic photography, Imaging systems, Cameras, Sensors, Modulation transfer functions, Combined lens-mirror systems, Zoom lenses, Target detection, Navigation systems, Image resolution

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Proceedings Article | 13 September 2011 Paper

Design for manufacture with unknown tolerances

Rob Bates, Adam Greengard

Proceedings Volume 8131, 813103 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.895111

KEYWORDS: Tolerancing, Manufacturing, Design for manufacturability, Lens design, Wavefronts, Statistical analysis, Optical alignment, Aspheric lenses, Objectives, Assembly tolerances

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

Thru focus MTF optimization in lens design

Rob Bates

Proceedings Volume 7652, 76520T (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.868932

KEYWORDS: Modulation transfer functions, Lens design, Monochromatic aberrations, Spatial frequencies, Imaging systems, Diffraction, Computing systems, Wavefronts, Zernike polynomials, Computational imaging

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Proceedings Article | 23 August 2010 Paper

Performance and tolerance sensitivity optimization of highly aspheric miniature camera lenses

Rob Bates

Proceedings Volume 7793, 779302 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.860919

KEYWORDS: Tolerancing, Lenses, Manufacturing, Cameras, Design for manufacturability, Aspheric lenses, Error analysis, Wavefronts, Lens design, Chemical elements

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2005 Paper

Update on TPF coronagraph polarization

Charley Noecker, Rob Bates, Nicholas Elias, Jennifer Turner-Valle

Proceedings Volume 5905, 590514 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.620338

KEYWORDS: Polarization, Coronagraphy, Planets, Stars, Signal detection, Wavefronts, Coating, Aerospace engineering, Mirrors, Spatial frequencies

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Proceedings Article | 19 August 2005 Paper

Sub-aperture interferometric testing of a large-scale elliptical mirror under thermal-vacuum conditions

James Howell, Richard Summers, Michael Dittman, Kevin Weed, Robert Bates, Peter Spuhler, Wayne Pierre

Proceedings Volume 5869, 586910 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.614934

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Silicon carbide, Interferometry, Optical testing, Thermography, Thermal modeling, Mirror mounts, Optical components, Aerospace engineering, Optical metrology

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