Discrete Analog Processing for Tracking and Guidance Control

Abstract

Implementation of the Taylor Series Video Image Processing (TSVIP) algorithm for tracking and guidance is presented using an HP 2100 digital computer to solve the equation. Closed loop system operation was achieved using a Reticon 100 x 100 matrix photodiode camera, a microprocessor controlled A/D converter as an interference to supply signals to the computer and pan tilt servoes operating from computer generated signals to control camera position. Tentative studies of CCD implementation including experimental data are presented for eventual elimination of the digital computer. Alternate algorithm studies compare the capabilities of complementing and supplementing methods to the TSVIP. A hierarchy of algorithms is anticipated for eventual practical implementation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA092875

Entities

People

  • E. A. Parrish
  • E. S. Mcvey
  • R. M. Inigo

Organizations

  • University of Virginia

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Closed Loop Systems
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Computers
  • Image Processing
  • Military Research
  • Operating Systems
  • Parallel Computing
  • Processing Equipment
  • Signal Processing
  • Video Images

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy