Laser Vision
Abstract
The Vibrometry Advanced Mode Processor effort 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 effort will assess utility for air-to-ground Combat Identification and will apply Aided Target algorithms to determine how well the technology can separate target classes. Laser Vision is part of a family of electro-optical systems that significantly increase Identification ranges. It provides the demonstration and evaluation data necessary to support decisions on future electro optical technologies supporting Combat Identification, including 3-dimensional imaging laser radar (Ladar) and exploration of advanced concepts. The 3-dimensional laser imaging technology provides a display of a 3-dimensional image to the pilot for high confidence combat identification and is a potential for the next generation targeting pods for the Department of the Air Force. The Multi-Mode Ladar Aided Target Recognition, which combines the work of 3-dimensional laser imaging and Sensor for Image Recognition and Exploitation / Vibrometry Advanced Mode Processor (laser vibrometry), to create a longer-range fused-feature Combat Identification technique that uses the combined orthogonal features of both systems to provide a robust long-range Combat Identification capability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 465b0e1419334c49e0712e4892566a49