Visual Through Infrared: Modeling Components and Methodologies for Estimating High Fidelity Ground Vehicle Signatures

Abstract

For a number of reasons there has been increased recognition that physics based signature models are crucial to the defense industry. Consequently, several new modeling initiatives have been started and current tools continue to be maintained and supported. For example, deficiencies in ground vehicle exhaust plume signatures and high spatial and radiometric fidelity background signatures are currently being remedied. In addition, increased emphasis is being given to capturing detailed target and background interactions. The methodologies for obtaining both visual and IR state-of-the-art ground vehicle signatures will be reviewed. In addition, a next generation physics based modeling e ort will be introduced which involves massive integration of current models. Results will be presented and future e orts will be discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA457151

Entities

People

  • William R. Reynolds

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Cameras
  • Camouflage
  • Climate Change
  • Data Acquisition
  • Dynamic Range
  • Geometry
  • Ground Vehicles
  • High Resolution
  • Image Processing
  • Intensity
  • Mathematical Models
  • Models
  • Reflectivity
  • Reliability
  • Standards
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Theoretical Analysis.