Laser Vision
Abstract
The Vibrometry Advanced Mode Processor (VAMP) program develops advanced algorithms for processing data provided by laser vibrometry sensors to demonstrate prototype pilot Aided Target Recognition software. This leverage ability of active electro-optic sensors to sense micro-displacements of operating machinery to measure the resulting frequency spectrum. The program will assess utility for air-to-ground CID. FY20/21 - will apply AiTR algorithms to determine how well the technology can separate target classes. Laser Vision is part of a family of electro-optical (EO) systems that significantly increase ID ranges. It provides the demonstration and evaluation data necessary to support decisions on future EO technologies supporting CID, including 3-D (3-dimensional) imaging laser radar (Ladar) and exploration of advanced concepts. The 3-D ladar technology provides a display of a 3-D EO image to the pilot for high confidence combat identification and is a potential for the next generation targeting pods for the USAF. The Multi-Mode Ladar Aided Target Recognition (M2LATR), which combines the work of 3DTO (3D laser imaging) and SIREN/VAMP (laser vibrometry), to create a longer-range fused-feature CID technique that uses the combined orthogonal features of both systems to provide a robust long-range CID capability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 0e545a08ce7fc28482af36af07eda70e