Intelligent Spectroscopic & Temporal Fusion (INSPECT)
Abstract
The Intelligent Spectroscopic & Temporal Fusion (INSPECT) program will add relevant spectral content to broadband infrared (IR) imagers to enhance battlefield detection and discrimination while maintaining situational awareness. The resulting desired capability is analogous to human vision that relies upon shape, brightness, and color to recognize and identify objects of interest. Currently fielded systems are either broadband infrared sensors that rely on shape and brightness to identify targets or hyperspectral sensors that rely on color to identify targets. INSPECT will (1) leverage read-out integrated circuits currently in development combined with advances in electrically tunable optical filters and micro-optical components to demonstrate hardware that simultaneously provides situational awareness and target spectral characteristics, and (2) develop intelligent processing for mission-specific band selection. This will enable new applications in passive seeker technology for missiles, battlefield chemical sensing, laser weapon identification and protection, and low probability of detection multi-spectral optical communications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 7bb8503f103b00ae966c8399f250bf8d
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