Operational Testing and Applications of the AIRS FPA with Infrared Fisheye Optics

Abstract

Nova's development of the Modular Infrared Imaging Applications Development System (MIRIADS) produced a longwave infrared (LWIR) camera system that operated the Adaptive Infrared Sensor (AIRS) focal plane device produced by the Raytheon Infrared Operations (RIO) organization. A novel system architecture permitted the integration of an infrared fisheye lens system produced by Optics 1, Inc., which permitted a complete hemispherical field of view to be imaged onto the AIRS FPA. This paper will describe applications for this system as an extremely wide field-of-view IR sensor (early warning detection, fire detection, etc.), and will present test imagery collected with the system. This technology advancement has been the result of the coordinated effort of a variety of companies and government agencies. This presentation will highlight significant contributions of individuals and will indicate the effectiveness of the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program in helping to advance this nation's technology base.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 28, 2002
Accession Number
ADA452826

Entities

People

  • Christopher R. Baxter
  • Mark A. Massie
  • Thomas J. Bartolac

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Algorithms
  • Cameras
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Sets
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Digital Data
  • Dynamic Range
  • Fire Control Systems
  • Focal Planes
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Standards
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Image Processing and Computer Vision.